- Mx24’s Derrick Ayim has crowned his stint at this year’s CONMEBOL Copa América in great fashion
- The journalist, who caused a frenzy after meeting Lionel Messi during the first leg of the tournament, was honored to share an intimate moment with the eventual winners
- A photo he shared after joining Argentina to celebrate winning the trophy has garnered significant traction online
On June 20, Ghanaian sports journalist Ayim Derrick, who is on media coverage duties at this year’s CONMEBOL Copa América, went viral after meeting soccer star Lionel Messi.
The journalist could not contain his emotions as he described the meeting as a great honor and the start of his Copa America journey.
Ayim Derrick shared another explosive memory from the tournament with Argentina after lifting the trophy.
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Ayim poses with the Argentina trophy
Derrick Agim he was one of the many journalists from around the world who attended the CONMEBOL Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia.
Lautaro Martinez’s late goal in the 112th minute secured victory for the World Champions despite Messi’s horrific ankle injury in the 66th minute.
The viral Ghanaian journalist participated Argentina’s celebration. He shared his moments with the Copa America winners and the trophy online.
Ghanaians salute Ayim Derrick after a successful tenure
YEN.com.gh gathered some comments from fans in reaction to Ayim Derrick’s tenure at this year’s Copa America.
@y3naware said:
“You have touched more international trophies than Vinny, Rodrigo and Pele’s photo shoot”
@rajjsylvesterr wrote:
“Half Ghanaian and half Argentinian”
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@DRichestkid remarked:
“You have touched the same number of international trophies as Ronaldo, but guess what you are a journalist”
@Hothead45213593 noted:
“Cut off your hand and frame it, it’s expensive now”
@sethaadusei added:
“Report and interview no na wode adane mfonini yie no ɔn”
Ghanaian player recreates Messi’s World Cup trophy moment
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian footballer Caleb Asamoah of Nsoatreman FC had sent social media into a frenzy after a photo of him lying in bed with a trophy surfaced online.
Lionel Messi’s 2022 World Cup trophy photo after his team won the #MTNFACup at the weekend, with the Argentina captain posing as if he was sleeping with the coveted trophy.
Source: YEN.com.gh
