An emotional video is making the rounds across social media platfroms that shows the moment ex-footballer Samuel Eto’o reunites with his longtime friend who nowworks as a security guard.
In a viral video, Eto’o paused after noticing his former teammate in the crowd. Dressed in a security guard uniform, the man caught Eto’o’s attention, leading the football star to greet him warmly.
This happened when Eto’o who is the current president of the cameroonian football federation attended Ecobank Group seminar in the city of Douala, Cameroon.
The duo exchanged pleasantries as Eto’o fondly reminisced about their time playing together. Despite the slightly awkward encounter, he eased the moment with his warm demeanor, smiles, and kind words before departing.
In their conversation, Samuel Eto’o shows the generousity part of him as he promised to link up after his meeting, the ex-footballer also introduced him to his assistant.
Eto’o said: “we need to meetup, we can’t speak right now because I have meetings in 10 minutes but tell Christian ( assistant of eto’o and friends of both) to do everything we meetup we gonna speak my friend am happy to see you”
Samuel Eto’o is the richest African footballer to ever existed with over $95million net worth. He played for Barcelona, Inter Millan, Chelsea among other top european clubs. He was among the top 3 best players in he world in the year 2005 alongisde his mate Ronaldinho of Brazil and ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
The video has sparked online discussions, with many praising Eto’o for his humility and respect. Others have reflected on life’s unpredictability, seeing the encounter as a reminder to appreciate each other’s journeys.
Watch the video below;
See reactions below;
mustiizraja: Irony of life. While some will be successful, some won’t.
ifefitness_ : We all will never be equal. We have different FATE, different DESTINY 📌.
b.i.g_7_ :Respect that man , nothing like acknowledging and welcoming the back in days homies when you mk it , its signify Respect , love and value you placed in the paste memories and also sign of encouragement and making g them feel they worth as human ❤ ( i have not make it big but I pray never to forget my OGs when I’m at the top ).
houseofthewifeless: Cameroonians are so calm and cool ….if na Nigeria you go dey hear….comot for there …leave there😂😂😂.
cyude : This is the reality of life flashing before our eyes in few seconds. Time and changes happens to them all. Life is all about decisions and choices. I pray the other guy finds contentment in whatever he does for a living.
soljas_of_lagos : This is so heartwarming to see ❤️.