Ezekiel Nguwa landed in Kenya on Tuesday 28 May, not just for a well-deserved break but for a mission close to his heart.The talented centre forward, currently honing his skills at Spain’s Nastic Soccer Academy is on a mission to give back to the society. He comes from Kaloleni, Mwijo Kilifi County. Nguwa hopes to support as many orphans as possible around his home.His story is one of resilience. Raised by a single mother after losing his father at a tender age of seven, he understands the hardships orphans face.Gor Mahia learn 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup fixturesFootball became his escape and path towards a brighter future. Now, on Kenyan soil, the tables have turned. Nguwa is not just chasing his dreams; he is determined to empower others who share a similar background.Together with his friend Amina Musa, they organised a visit to Masjid Hidaya Msonobarini children’s home in the area. This, according to Nguwa, was his first step towards making an impact.”This visit is incredibly important to me. Having lost my dad when I was young, I know the challenges these children face. It’s about showing them they’re not alone and that anything is possible,” Nguwa shared.##NAJAVA_MECA_8191715##This was not just a one-off feel-good gesture. Nguwa envisions a more substantial impact. He aspires to create programs that provide the children with not just basic necessities but also opportunities.”I want to help them beyond today. I’m thinking of mentorship programs, maybe even a small football academy where they can develop their skills and maybe, just maybe, find their own escape,” he explained.Nguwa’s ambition goes beyond personal experience. He sees himself as part of a growing wave of Kenyan athletes who are using their platform to champion social good.Police Sacco Stadium set for major upgradesSome of his mentors like Victor Wanyama and Michael Olunga have already lit the path for him. He is keen to follow in their steps.”Football has given me so much. Now, I want to use the platform it has given me to give back. Maybe I can’t solve all their problems, but if I can spark a fire in them, a belief that they can overcome, then that’s a win,” he averred.The impact of such interactions is undeniable. Some of the kids from the home shared their dreams of flying the country’s flag high in football, and Nguwa promised to support them where he could. The look of pure joy on their faces was a testament to the power of the small gesture.Nguwa will return to Spain in September. He hopes to organize several other visits to other children’s homes to plant seeds which will blossom into a future filled with hope and opportunity.
