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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

Brave acid attack victim Tega Agberhiere back playing football for Waterford FC

A youngster brutally injured in a savage acid attack is back playing football.

Brave Tega Agberhiere was one of three victims in the attack in Waterford City in February, 2019.

He suffered severe burns to his face as a result of it, but his club, Waterford FC, have revealed he is back playing football by uploading a photo of him in a jersey.

Numerous people expressed their delight at seeing the teenager back in a football shirt.

Tega Agberhiere following the attack (PA)

One commented: "Brilliant to see Tega fit and playing. All the very best for this season and beyond."

Another said: "The very of luck to all of them but especially Tega for what happened to him. He deserves all the luck in the world!"

Tega feared he would never be able to see again following last year's attack.

Previously speaking, he said on the pain he felt after the attack: “I can’t describe it. When I got here I thought I’d never be able to see again.

“I 100% thought I’d never be able to see another thing in my life.

“I’m just grateful for everyone who’s texted and been messaging me and saying nice things, it’s helping me get through everything."

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