Cork City FC offer Nigerian teenager a trial after he surpasses 50,000 retweets
A Nigerian teenager has been offered a trial by Cork City FC after he tweeted the club asking for a chance to prove himself.
We’ve all seen those type of tweets before, ‘how many retweets do I need to’ but in this case, the result wasn’t for a lifetime of free doughnuts, it was to change someone's life.
Richard Allison contacted Cork City FC on Twitter to ask what he would need to do to land a trial with the club.
To which the club replied: “50,000” [retweets]
Please everyone help me achieve my dream
— ? (@R_AllisonTweets) August 30, 2019
I’m a Nigerian based footballer @CorkCityFC promised to offer me a free trial with them only if I can get 50,000 rt’s
Please I know it’s tough but I’m pleading 🙏🏽if u come across this in ur TL pls do well to RT 🙏🏽🙏🏽 @CorkCityFC pic.twitter.com/CBXK6CqAmV
Low and behold, the internet proved itself once again reaching above the target in less than 24 hours.
Well we didn't expect that anyway pic.twitter.com/yu8uiLwv1L
— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) August 31, 2019
The City team stuck to their word, confirming they have contacted the young player and have arranged for his travel and visa requirements.
We have now sent @RICHARD_ALI_SON an email with the information required so we can help with with his visa for the trial
— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) August 31, 2019
Delighted with the news, Allison thanked Twitter users for helping him achieve his goal: "I love you all. To all those who were involved in this whole exercise. I appreciate all of you.
"I can't thank you all enough. I wish I could hug everyone right now."
