Burna Boy, the well-known Afrobeat singer from Nigeria, Damini Ogulu, established the “Burna Boy Football Academy” in Lagos.
Through an organized training program, this new initiative hopes to aid in the development of African football.
According to reports, the academy is open three days a week, with two hours of instruction available on each of those days.
Recently, videos of the academy’s resources and events have gone viral on the internet, shocking supporters and admirers.
Young football players can be seen practicing on the field with a coach guiding them in the viral video.
Another video captures the players enjoying Burna Boy’s music and celebrating after a successful training session.
The academy serves young football enthusiasts in two age groups: junior boys, 4–15, and senior boys, 16–21, according to its official website.
Training locations are available in Ikoyi, Surulere, Port Harcourt, and Abuja.
Netizens Reactions…
@wiztohfem said: “Kudos to Burna Boy.”
@openuium said: “Standard.”
@bjlentic said: ” This one make sense o. Better empowerment. Imagine others follow am do, with their impact meaning more international eyes for naija players be that. Abi?”
@SymPly_Collins said: “Why dem dey train for backyard ?So burna no fit give them good pitch.”
@Anonymo62586801 said: “Chelsea already getting their Money ready to sign like 6 players which 4 are to be Goalkeepers.”
@kayomiwa23258 said: “See as them happy.”
@JayBig825034 said: “I am so excited about this project ⚽️ . God bless Burna boy and the team that put this together.”
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