Barnet players are busy bees

Two footballers from Barnet FC got busy spreading festive cheer on Galaxy children’s ward.

Winger Idris Kanu and defender Ade Oluwo came prepared with lots of kit including flags, pens and water bottles.

They met five-year-old Aram Alotaibi and her father Faisal (main picture) who live in Colindale.

Aram said: “I love to play football and my favourite player is Neymar!”

Faisal confessed they were both fans of Saudi pro league club Al Hilal but were excited to be invited to a Barnet FC game. 

“Thank you for inviting us. We’ll definitely come and cheer for you both,” said Faisal.

The players also said hello to eight-year-old Edward Boyle. He and his mother Betty were also invited to visit the club’s stadium, the Hive, to watch a match with the team who are currently enjoying their position at top of the National League.

Edward said: “I’m a Celtic supporter and enjoy playing football. Yes I’d like to come to a Barnet FC match and see you again.”

L-R: Idris, Edward and Ade 

Staff also got their chance to join Idris and Ade for a team picture (pictured below).

Andrea Francis, head of therapy services, said: “It’s brilliant having the players come and visit us. It brings so much pleasure to the children and their families. Often families are going through a tough time and it brightens everyone’s day.”