Aaron Cheruiyot Photographer Overjoyed After Bumping Into Arsenal Fc Cameramen: "My Favourite Team"

• Photographer Russel Russells experienced pure joy meeting Arsenal FC cameramen in Rwanda
• The avid Arsenal fan received mentorship from the camera operators, enhancing his skills in photography during the impromptu encounter
• Russells expressed his delight, emphasising the surreal feeling of the encounter and how he prioritised connecting with fellow photographers

Russell Russells, a young Kenyan photographer who works for Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, had a memorable encounter with Arsenal FC cameramen in Rwanda.

Russells, who is an avid fan of the English Premier League club, was in Zambia to cover the Bunge FC in the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) games.

Russell's Arsenal encounter

While in Rwanda, he bumped into two cameramen from Arsenal FC, who were accompanying Dutch footballer Jurrien Timber, who plays for Arsenal and the Netherlands national team.

Russells was thrilled to meet the cameramen, who were also wearing Arsenal FC jerseys and took photos with them.

He also learned some tips and tricks from them, as they are both photojournalists.

He shared his experience on social media, expressing his joy and gratitude for the rare opportunity.

“Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations. Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete. Seriously got mentored by this great team. Am an Arsenal fan, I love Arsenal! What a day! Everyone went for the Player (Jurrien Timber ) but I went for my colleagues who speak and understand the same language of photography,” Russel wrote.

He also told TUKO.co.ke that he was super delighted by the meeting and that it felt like a dream.

Why did Cheruiyot thank Raila?

On Sunday, September 3, Arsenal FC defeated Manchester United 3-1 during an epic match played at the Emirates Stadium Kericho Senator.

Cheruiyot alleged that Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen left him with a bill after the game.

The politician said ODM leader Raila Odinga stepped in and cleared the bill, saving him embarrassment.

"Anybody seen Kipchumba Murkomen.? He left me with a huge bill after Declan and Gabriel did their thing. Jumped up to celebrate, only to find an empty chair and the waiter with the bill.

Luckily, fellow gooner Raila Odinga was in the vicinity. After celebrations, he cleared the bill," the senator said.