Chinonso Eche, the 12-year-old boy from Warri, who set a world record for the most consecutive soccer ball touches in one minute while balancing a second ball on his head has expressed desire to take his skills global when he grows up.
The boy earned a place in the 2021 edition of the Guinness World Records after managing 111 football touches in 60 seconds while a second ball balanced on his head.
Inspired by footage of footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as retired Nigerian midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha, Eche said he mostly taught himself.
“Nobody taught me but my father made an impact in my life by showing me some videos… and I picked it up from there,” he said, according to Reuters.
He has since become an internet sensation with videos of his tricks becoming the daring of many.
“My dream is to become a footballer and international freestyler, and travel all over the world,” he said.
Eche, who is now backed by a management company, has set his sights on 2,000 consecutive touches, while balancing a ball on his head.
