Ghanaian sports journalist rejoice over meeting Lionel Messi for the first time.
Ayim Derrick, a Ghanaian Sports journalist, took to social media to celebrate emotionally after his dream of meeting Lionel Messi finally came true.
The sports journalist shared a selfie of him and the Argentina superstar at the just-ended opening match of the COMMEBOL Copa America, where Argentina recorded their first win in the 2024 edition over Canada.
The MX24 Sports journalist managed to get this photo when the Argentina national team arrived at the Mercedes-Benz stadium prior to their match against Canada.
Ayim got this golden chance after seeing the Argentina national team pass through the mixed zone, He then approached the World Cup winner and asked for a photo which was accepted.
This has generated a lot of conversations on social media, with most Ghanaians congratulating him on his achievement.
He shared the news on X ” “DREAMS COME THROUGH!!!! YES IT DOES!! ❤️❤️!! @leomessi IS HERE OMG !!! @copaamerica @afaseleccionen,” Ayim Derrick wrote in the social media caption.