Popular musician Burna Boy seems to have ventured into the footballing industry and may be on the verge of producing the game's next big talent.
According to Rising Ballers, the Nigerian artist has endeavoured on a mission to get young players from his country the opportunity to become footballers not only on their own continent, but Europe as well.
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The musician opened up his own football institution, Burna Boy Football Academy, less than one month ago in four locations across Nigeria.
In such a short span of time, it is believed to have already been responsible for two players travelling to Europe to attend trials.
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Two of the Burnaboy Football Academy players en route to Europe for trials. We wish them luck. ?? We are building the biggest football export out of Africa. pic.twitter.com/WPa1RrDWXX
— Burna boy Football Show/Academy (@burnaboyfs) September 10, 2024
The academy has a vision of creating an environment in which the youth can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and technique, to excel in life beyond the sport.
Speaking about the institution he founded, Burna Boy recognised the attributes that helped him attain success and that could help aspiring footballers make it at the top of the game, just as he did in his respective industry.
"I have made numerous sacrifices to get to where I am and know what it takes to make it. This platform will test your grit, strength, and tenacity," he said per the academy's official website.
"The Burna Boy Football Academy gives you all the tools you need to succeed in the football industry by creating opportunities for potential international success," he added.
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