Deputy President William Ruto on Monday, December 23, wowed residents of Luanda, Vihiga county, after he perfectly showcased his workout and soccer skills.
Shortly after arriving at the Mumboha grounds where he witnessed the final clash in the Hustlers Cup Tournament, Ruto entered the vast football field where he proved that he was not only a promising athlete but also a talented footballer.
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Amid wild cheers from the mammoth crowd, the second in command was tasked to prove that he could give the likes of Victor Wamanya and Michael Olunga a run for their money by taking part in a penalty shoot out.
Draped in navy blue sneakers, a blue pair of jeans, untacked fitting long-sleeved striped shirt and a cap, the DP took up the challenge against Luanda Township MCA Tom Atingo who was the goalkeeper.
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Before being given a green light by the referee, Ruto started off with a brief warm-up session where he engaged in an arm, leg and torso stretch.
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As the referee positioned the ball about 10 meters from the goal line, Ruto drew a surprise by diving on the ground where he pulled 10 power press ups as the crowd yelled.
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He then stepped back a few meters behind the ball while he meditated quietly over the task ahead of him before unleashing an electric kick from his right leg.
The ball flew like a missile launched from a rocket swiftly past the goal line and into the net, throwing the lawmaker turned goalkeeper into confusion, and Lo! It was a goal.
The man from Sugoi then left the pitch in a celebratory mode confirming that he was not a nobody in the world of soccer.
During the tournament, Ruto was accompanied by ex-footballer and former Kibra MP aspirant McDonald Mariga.
The duo gifted local sportsmen with gaming gear as the DP reaffirmed the government's commitment in identifying, tapping and nurturing talents.
"Sport is an important activity in the community as it entertains, brings people from diverse regions and backgrounds together and is also a viable source of livelihood for some of our youth.We need more facilities and coaching at the grassroots to convert talented youth into professionals by giving them the desired exposure, technical knack and tricks needed to rise to the next level," Ruto said.
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