Aspiring Nigerian footballer who hawks for for survival meets Neymar

A young Nigerian lady, Zulfah, who dreams of becoming a great footballer has been given a rare opportunity to meet Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar Jr, aso Naija reports.

Zulfah, who hawks kolanut, bitter cola, and sweets under the bridge at Ojota in Lagos state, shared her encounter with the Brazilian Ballon D’Or nominee on her Twitter page.

Zulfah, who expressed gratitude to Allah, did not disclose where she met Neymar, but it is speculated that she may have traveled for the Red Bull’s Neymar Jr Five international tournament, which is the biggest global five-a-side football tournament.

So, Teams from six continents battle it out to get to the world final in Praia Grande, Brazil.

In her words, Zulfah wrote;

“All I can say is Alhamdullilah 🙏🥰 #hijabballer #nevergiveup #Bethankful.” This encounter is a remarkable milestone for Zulfah, who has always been passionate about football and aspires to become a great footballer someday.

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However, One fan with the handle @Femi_Sober said;

“Zulfah’s story is truly inspiring. It shows that with hard work and determination, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. I hope her encounter with Neymar Jr. will motivate other aspiring players to never give up on their dreams.”

Another Twitter user with the handle @Ayodele_OG wrote;

“Zulfah’s story is a true testament to the power of perseverance. It shows that no matter where you come from, you can make it to the top if you have the willpower to keep pushing. Kudos to her!”