Russia's undefeated UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has turned out to have a big heart – he posted a photo with Nigerian children, winning the admiration of netizens accustomed to watching him and other MMA fighters exchange barbs on social media.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Russian sportsman and UFC champion, spoke about his engagement in philanthropic activity in Africa. Khabib shared a photo from Nigeria on his Instagram page, where he is surrounded by local children.
Under the photo sportsman wrote that he has always wanted to help people in Africa.
“It was my childhood dream and I was praying God to give an opportunity to help people in Africa,” Nurmagomedov said.
He also added that he is going to return again to set up new projects.
“…I'm going to come back here in 4 months to launch few projects that we already targeted,” Khabib said.
MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that Nurmagomedov's “Main objectives are to repair water wells and build new medical centres.”
Nigeria's parched predominantly Muslim north has suffered in recent years from desertification and a deadly conflict with the Daesh-affiliated terrorist group Boko Haram.*
Netizens approved Khabib's good deeds and expressed their support.
“So much respect for you, Khabib! I have very little knowledge of your faith but your actions make me want to educate myself. You are a true man…,” said one of the users.
“You have a great heart,” said another one.
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