AFC Leopards’ fleet footed winger Jaffari Owiti has made a noble contribution to the society after donating goodies worth Ksh 100,000 to the Don Bosco Boys Centre in Karen, Nairobi courtesy of the humanitarian cheque awarded to him by lead gaming firm Mozzart Bet.Owiti landed the cash prize from Mozzart Bet after leading his side to the semifinal of the 2022/2023 Mozzart Bet Cup as AFC Leopards defeated Bandari 3-0 in the quarterfinal action, a game where Owiti scored one goal and won his side a penalty to be named the deserving man of the match.Jaffari Owiti ndiye alikuwa mchezaji bora wa mechi, AFC Leopards dhidi ya Bandari. Tabasamu la kuwahi hundi ndio hilo sasa. #MozzartBetCup pic.twitter.com/7tRU7P6bn0— Mozzart Bet Kenya (@mozzartbetkenya) April 30, 2023 Handing over an assorted basket of essential food items and other necessities that will support the boys centre nurturing kids picked from the streets, Owiti, who was accompanied by his teammates Maxwell Mulili and Musa Oundo, encouraged the youngsters to be disciplined and to focus in the beauty of pursuing their dreams.“If you want anything in life, you have to be disciplined be it in class or in the field. Discipline is what is needed and what will set you apart in the pursuit of your dreams. Do not look at where you have come from or where you are, just stay focused on the trophy ahead. I will always be available to offer support and help in matters football and uplift those who will want to go down a similar path like mine,” the player remarked.Father Erastus Chege, who plays a leading role at the centre, expressed his gratitude to Owiti and Mozzart Bet for their kind gesture that he said will go a long way in offsetting some of their needs.“Indeed this is the day that the Lord has made and we are very happy. We want to thank Jaffari Owiti and thank Mozzart Bet for this noble gesture. Don Bosco boys supports street kids and at the moment we are supporting the boychild. We get kids from the streets, take them to rehabilitation after which we enroll them to school and others to tertiary institutions. What Jaffari and Mozzart Bet has done to us is a big boost we urge them to continue doing so not only us but to others who are in need,” he said.Mozzart Bet community manager Cyprian Aluda on his part reiterated the company’s mission at ensuring that communities continue to receive maximum support through their Corporate Social Responsibility programmes that continue to touch lives around the country.“I am honored to stand before you today as a representative of Mozart Bet, a company that recognizes the importance of giving back to our community. We are proud to be part of a movement that supports and nurtures the talents of less fortunate children through our CSR program.Kakamega Homeboyz down arch-rivals AFC Leopards to make Mozzart Bet Cup finalAs we all know, children are our future, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they receive the support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential.We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. And we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that they have the support and resources they need to succeed.So, let us all join hands and support this noble cause by giving generously and spreading the word about the importance of nurturing young talent,” he concluded.Owiti is the latest among recipients of the Mozzart Bet Cup man of the match award following after Michael Oduor (Tusker), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars) and Hillary Otieno (Kakamega Homeboyz).
