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The former Magpies skipper was in Uganda as part of the BBC's Sport Relief appeal amid speculation he could be Kevin Keegan's number two.
And he even played alongside a United fan in a kick-about with the children of Aids victims in the capital Kampala.
Shearer, 37, scored twice in the 30-minute match and even displayed his trademark one-handed celebration.
Speaking at the Kamwokya Christian Caring Community project, he said: "Most of these lads have lost parents through HIV or Aids. It's fantastic that Sport Relief can help them to get back on track. "I enjoyed every minute of it – especially scoring the goals Shearer, who was having his first visit in the country, travelled to Uganda under the British Broadcasting Sports Relief project- a project that uses sports as a tool for community change. "They have smiling faces. It tells so much about the future of their talent," Shearer said Shearer, who is a presenter at BBC, was also filmed with the children, as he advocated to the viewers to help donate pounds 30, which can help a child in Uganda go to school for the whole year as he shows the world the love of sports and the future sports talents in the country. You too can get involved now……
I still feel good after meeting him. He is a unique man with many good skills. I will use the skills to become a professional footballer. I want to join Police FC and later become a professional player for Arsenal. Philip Mudooko, 13, P.6 Cleveland Primary School I will not forget his skills. He juggled the ball, headed it for some time and then scored a goal. He was a great teacher. Stephen Karugaba, 11, P.5 KCC Primary School, Kamwokya I was happy to see him. He talked to me like a teacher. I liked his playing style. He taught us how to dribble and pass the ball. I will teach other children these skills. Emmanuel Mbalire, 10, P4 Sharp Infant School I was late. I missed greeting him. I heard that he is a great header, greater than Henry Thierry. I missed him and the other journalists. Alex Turyasima, 12, P6 Citizens Primary School It was great meeting a star. He changed my life by teaching me how to dribble. He even increased my interest in becoming a professional footballer. I will improve my skills. Rehema Nassamba, 11, P.6 East Kololo Primary School I felt good meeting an idol. People will see pictures of us with him and they will think he is our coach. Our academy will develop and we shall become professionals. Tyson Mwanga, 12, P.5 Bypass Standard Academy I was absent so I missed getting a T-shirt from him. I had looked forward to shaking his hands. He would have signed my T-shirt and it would have made a big difference. Susan Nambatya, 11, P5 Kennedy Primary School I missed an opportunity to meet him. You do not easily meet such players. He dribbles well and passes the ball perfectly to other players. I want to be like him. Fahad Segawa, 10, P5 Eden Primary School |
