Moises Caicedo's record-breaking transfer to Chelsea and the special celebration with his mother have inspired a young Nigerian football.
Chelsea’s summer signing Moises Caicedo has inspired a Nigerian youngster, Owoyemi Hassan Olamilekan, following his record-breaking transfer to Stamford Bridge.
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Pulse Sports reported that in the video, Caicedo and his mother recounted his journey to stardom and how their dream had come to pass.
“Today is the day, my son,” she said to Caicedo. “Mom, do you remember when that photo was taken?” Caicedo quizzed the mother.
“Yes, son, i remember. It was in Cayambe in 2020,” she replied. “A lot of time has passed since then but finally it’s happened,” Moises added
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That beautiful moment between Caicedo and his mother has inspired a young Nigerian footballer who has promised to recreate the image with his mother.
Owoyemi Olamilekan, a Lagos-based football player at the R2 Finesse Football Academy, took inspiration from the video and image shared by Chelsea to speak to his future.
“One day, I would recreate this with my mother,” Olamilekan posted on his X.com account. “If you believe, say Amen,” he added.
The youngster, who adores and idolises Barcelona legend and Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, is a left-footed versatile forward who can play as a supporting striker and on the wings.
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Owoyemi also dreams of playing for Chelsea in future but has his sight set on a move to Ikenne-based Remo Stars Academy, Beyond Limits FA, where he would love to continue his development.
“I admire the club (Beyond Limits) so well and will be looking forward and ready to take any opportunity to play for the club,” Olamilekan told Pulse Sports Nigeria in a brief chat.
The forward is currently on a social media campaign to get the attention of the club to sign him up after coming across a post from the highly-rated football institution.
“I came across the post from the club, wanting a random player to send them a creative video to see if there will be an opportunity to be invited for a trial,” he added.
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