Exceptional Nigerian 14-year-old With 5 Guinness Records Receives Full University Scholarship

Cursory: Chinonso Eche, a 14-year-old Nigerian teenager, achieved five Guinness World Records for consecutive football touches while balancing a ball on his head. His remarkable talent earned him a full scholarship to the university from the Governor of Anambra, Chukwuma Charles Soludo.

Chinonso Eche, the youngest Nigerian in the Guinness World Records Book and also a 5-time record breaker has been awarded a full scholarship to the university in recognition of his remarkable talent.

Chinonso’s extraordinary skills led him to secure the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive football touches in one minute while balancing a ball on his head, achieving 111 touches on five different occasions.

In 2023, he surpassed his previous records and was presented with his certificate in Milan, Italy. After his incredible video went viral, Chinonso caught the attention of the Governor of Anambra, Nigeria, who invited him to his office.

The Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, expressed his excitement and admiration for Chinonso’s impressive football skills and awarded him a full scholarship to the university to nurture his talent.

“Finally, I met the Anambra record-breaking wonder kid, young Chinonso Eche who is 14 years old and holds the Guinness Book of Records football Freestyle talent award for a record five (5) times,” he wrote on Twitter.

As a football lover himself, Governor Soludo was enthralled by Chinonso’s breathtaking moves and admired his exceptional control over the football, offering him the scholarship to support his educational journey from his current level up to the tertiary level.

“As a football lover, Chinonso thrilled my wife and me with breathtaking moves. His control of the round leather orb is undoubtedly next to perfect.

“As he continues to grow his talent, I have offered Chinonso a full scholarship to study from his current level of education up to the tertiary level,” the governor added.

In response to the Governor’s gesture, Chinonso expressed his gratitude via an Instagram post, thanking the Governor for recognizing his talent and promising to make the most of the opportunity given to him.

Where it all started 

Chinonso loved soccer for as long as he can remember. When he was around four years old, he used to love playing with every round object, even his father’s cups! 🥤 he started freestyle soccer at the age of eight.

His fave freestyles are Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. According to him, that’s because they usually apply their freestyle skills while playing on the pitch and that’s what he does too. He’s a midfielder and usually wears a number 8 or 10 shirt. 👕

Watch highlights of the kid doing his wonders:

Credits: Scholarshipregion, GWR Kids, Guinnessworldrecords

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