Daily Sun (March 7 2014) - THE SEVEN-year-old boy sat with his dad and watched as Brazilian superstar Neymar scored a hat trick against Bafana Bafana.
When the final whistle blew the boy couldn't resist any longer. HE RACED ONTO THE PITCH TO CELEBRATE WITH HIS HERO!
It may have been a black day for Bafana Bafana but for Ayo Dosumun, it was the biggest day of his life so far!
The boy from Ridgeway, Joburg watched patiently as Brazil beat Bafana 5-0 during the international friendly played at FNB Stadium but after the match he slipped out of his father's arms, jumped the fence and ran onto the field to go and greet his Brazilian heroes.
The boy was finally caught by Bafana media officer Mahlomola Morake, who took Ayo by the hand to lead him off the pitch. But then Brazilian superstar Neymar saw the boy . . . and called for Ayo to join the players!
Only a few seconds later, the luckiest boy in Mzansi found himself hoisted high above the players, surrounded by some of the world's greatest footballers, including Oscar, Julia Cesar, Daniel Alves, Ramires, David Luiz and Rafinha.
Bafana stars like Siphiwe Tshabalala, Thulani Serero, Ayanda Patosi, Bernard Parker and Andile Jali all joined in to share in the boy's beautiful moment of glory.
One day, Ayo will look at these pictures and remember that night when was international football's youngest superstar.
The boy also found himself in the company of President Jacob Zuma, Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula and Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane.
Ayo's father Shola Dosumun said he was humbled by Neymar's kindness.
"I didn't expect Ayo to jump out of my hands. When he ran straight to Neymar I was scared but the star was so kind to my son," said Shola.
"Those Brazilians are so successful because they are friendly. They are not arrogant at all."
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