Origi is trending on Twitter, with people praising the Belgium-born Kenyan footballer, Divock Origi, for helping Liverpool defeat Barcelona by scoring two goals on Tuesday.
Liverpool have now qualified for the Champions League final and will meet with either Ajax or Tottenham in Madrid on 1 June.
Origi is the son of former Kenyan professional footballer Mike Origi, and plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Belgium national team.
Social media has been awash with praise for Mr Origi:
Football Wthout Origi Is Nothing. pic.twitter.com/5M7GakCVYW
— Matt Thielen (@MattThielen) May 7, 2019
Origi this season:
— ucl finalists (@lfctom__) May 7, 2019
– Winner against Everton
– Winner against Newcastle
– Winner against Barcelona
Give this mean his contract immediately
The BBC’s Ferdinand Omondi is among people who wanted the world to know that Origi is of Kenyan origin:
Just for tonight, Divock Origi is Kenyan and plays for Harambee Stars. Belgium can take him back tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/gWmDNt4OIE
— FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) May 7, 2019
A young Divock Origi with his father Mike Okoth Origi; a retired Kenyan ?? Proffesional footballer.
— Kenyans.co.ke (@Kenyans) May 8, 2019
He scored 2 goals last night to send @LFC to the @ChampionsLeague final. pic.twitter.com/4xczzmmcQd
Divock Okoth Origi. Son of Linda Adhiambo and Michael Origi, nephew of Makamu Origi and the people of Nairobi and Ostende. pic.twitter.com/iLjD9B4MxP
— Africa is a Country (@africasacountry) May 7, 2019
The odds had been stacked against Liverpool after their loss in Spain last week and with both Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino out due to injuries.
A tweeter said it showed that you can succeed despite the odds:
God I see what you are doing for others who depends not on Man(Mo Salah),and I see how you disgrace those who depends on Chariots (Messi).
— Follow Uncle Táyò ?? (@johnteey) May 8, 2019
Liverpool and Barcelona match is a prove that U can still make it in life against all odds.
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TR: #LIVBAR #LFCBarça Origi Barca GOAT Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/odW8TyOPIP