14 May 2014 - De Toekomst Training Complex, Utrecht
The phone call had been the most emotional of the entire remarkable journey, with his mother's voice carrying a mixture of disbelief, joy, and overwhelming pride as Utrecht's management confirmed their invitation for her to attend the Europa League final in Turin. The significance of the moment transcended football achievement, representing the culmination of dreams that had begun on dusty pitches in Mombasa.
"My son, I cannot believe this is happening," she had said through tears during their video call. "To think that I will watch you play in a European final - it feels like a dream that I'm afraid to believe is real."
The emotional weight of the conversation had been profound, with both mother and son understanding the historic significance of the opportunity while reflecting on the journey that had brought them to this unprecedented moment.
