Burna Boy Shares His Football GOAT Picks
Grammy‑winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has revealed his football preferences, stating that former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha ranks among the greatest players of all time.
The Afrobeats star also made it clear that he does not want to join the endless debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the better footballer.
When asked to name the greatest footballer ever, Burna Boy chose Okocha and Brazilian legend Pelé, saying, “I will say Jay Jay Okocha. It is between him and Pelé. I am not doing that Ronaldo or Messi stuff.”
He further named England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane as his favourite striker of all time, praising Kane’s prolific scoring record in the Premier League and Bundesliga.
Burna Boy explained that his admiration for Kane comes as he continues to follow football alongside his music career.
The singer also disclosed that Manchester United is the English club he supports, highlighting midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as his current favourite player at the club.
Mainoo, a product of United’s youth academy, has become an important part of the team’s midfield.
Finally, Burna Boy singled out Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the best young footballer in the world today.
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