Why United fans have extended their bitterness on Arsenal Ozil’s gift to Kenyan Boy

Arsenal player Mesut Ozil gifted a Kenyan herdsboy with a hamper of assorted merchandise including signed jerseys and boots. Ozil ’s attention was drawn after sports journalist Eric Njiru photographed the boy identified as Lawrence, wearing a red t-shirt with the inscription “Ozil 10” as he tended the family cows.

Arsenal have made a great name for themselves and it’s amazing what they do even if they are not physically present. The team based at Emirates Stadium in London, England and its players have in the past shown kind gestures towards the Kenyan die-hard fans. Özil began wearing the number 10 shirt for Real Madrid in 2011–12, signalling manager José Mourinho’s intent to use the German international as his main playmaker.

I saw this kid today grazing in the streets of Nairobi – a city without really grass for cows. He told me he loves @MesutOzil1088 so much(You can see his shirt). Maybe one day this can reach Ozil and get a real @Arsenal shirt. pic.twitter.com/ojDbf1Loil

— Eric Njiru (@Erik_Njiru) December 3, 2018

“I saw this kid today grazing in the streets of Nairobi – a city without really grass for cows. He told me he loves Mesut Ozil so much(You can see his shirt). Maybe one day this can reach Ozil and he can get a real Arsenal shirt,” Njiru had tweeted on December 3, 2018. Kenyans on Twitter (KOT), as always took the news positively. Here are some of their reactions:

I was once told “ozil” was inaugurated into English language as the synonym for “assist” i.e can you ozil me here,please.
I now come to believe.Thanks from kenya @MesutOzil1088 the man with a thousand hearts

— Abdikadir Kasa (@AbdikadirKasa) March 11, 2019

Some even requested him(Ozil) to change his nationality.

Change your nationality to Kenya. Too much love from Kenya. Thank you for this gesture. Those kids will always look up to you. It’s sth small but shows love from your side. Thank you on behalf of them!🌟🌟🌠
Cc: @UKenyatta

— Wahinya_Charlie (@Wahinya_Charlie) March 12, 2019

This is very kind of you Mesut Ozil. May God bless you! Happy that my tweet reached you ❤️❤️ https://t.co/A4NlogqfZo

— Eric Njiru (@Erik_Njiru) March 11, 2019

A few Kenyans felt much would have been done for the little boy. What’s your take?

If he was playing & he showed talent, I would support this. Otherwise, this boy needs more than a jersey

— Angie2.O (@AngieVista) December 4, 2018