Derry kids challenge Liverpool star Mo Salah to Wash Your Hands Challenge

A YOUTH Football team in Derry has urged Liverpool star, Mo Salah to take part in their fun video challenge which encourages people to scrub their hands properly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Simon Collins
Published 19th Mar 2020, 17:36 GMT
Updated 19th Mar 2020, 17:38 GMT
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Ballymoor Football Club has challenged youngsters around the world to take part in a 'Wash Your Hands Challenge' on social media with the most innovative video receiving a cash prize.

Never has the simple task of washing your hands been more important and it's hoped Ballymoor's unique challenge will go viral and help make children become more aware of the importance of hygiene and washing away germs in the current climate.

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The government encouraged children to sing 'Happy Birthday' while washing their hands to save themselves from Coronavirus, however, Ballymoor's challenge is undoubtedly a much more fun and imaginative approach for kids and even adults should they wish to get involved.

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Ballymoor FC youngsters, Dawson (5) and Ashton (9) who have started the Hand Wash Challenge.Ballymoor FC youngsters, Dawson (5) and Ashton (9) who have started the Hand Wash Challenge.
Ballymoor FC youngsters, Dawson (5) and Ashton (9) who have started the Hand Wash Challenge.

The idea is the brainchild of Carn Manor brothers, Ashton and Dawson Long who felt it would be a good idea to create a challenge which could help slow the spread of the deadly virus.

Five year-old Ballymoor 'Mini Dribbler', Dawson, got the ball rolling with his hand wash technique to the sounds of American rapper, Roddy Ricch's song, 'The Box' (the clean version) and he's hoping the challenge takes off.

Dawson tagged Salah on Twitter in the hope the Premier League superstar can give the idea a boost while ex-footballers and now TV pundits, Jamie Carragher, Gary Linekar, Peter Crouch and Gary Neville and commentator, Clive Tyldesley have all been asked to take part.

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"So we are looking for the most inventive hand wash technique," read the Ballymoor post on Facebook. "This could be a change in music, happy birthday gets boring. Maybe a dance while washing your hands, singing - you choose!

"With the ongoing Covid-19 we need to keep our hand washing up and this can get boring yet is vital to help stop it spreading. So we have decided to start our own viral hand wash challenge.

"Come up with your own hand wash and then nominate at least five people! Please add the #ballymoorfchandwashchallenge

"The best will receive a £50 gift voucher to spend in your choice of shop. This is open to anyone, not just Ballymoor FC."

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