Tobenna Uchendu was nicknamed Starboyy after Afrobeats crooner, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, because they share the same birthday.
Two-year-old Nigerian American wonderkid, Tobenna Uchendu, was featured on popular American personality TV, The Tamron Hall show, Soccernet.ng reports.
Tobenna, who turns three in July, has stunned the world with the abundance of footballing skillset at his feet at such a young age.
Born to a Nigerian Father and an American mother, the toddler has a keen eye for goal, incredible close control and is already ambi-pedal before hitting the age of three.
He has been featured across several popular footballing channels like Canada’s TSN (The Sports Network) show, ESPN in the United States of America, ESPN UK, Instablog9ja and many others. His mashed up training videos have garnered over twenty million views on social media.
The Tamron Hall show, hosted by Tamron Hall herself, is a personality TV show that has been graced by the presence of former America First Lady – Michelle Obama, three-time Grammy nominee – Kim Burrell, popular drummer – Alphonse Nicholson and movie stars, Kevin Hart and Jonathan majors.
Tobenna, alongside his parents, were invited to the show and the two-year-old’s attention immediately drifted onto the pitch, putting as many balls into the back of the net in less than a hundred and twenty seconds.
My Son made his TV debut on the @TamronHallShow showcasing his football skills ❤️❤️❤️.
This is the cutest video you will see of a 2-year old playing football today 😍❤️.
Naija to the 🌍.Lets gooo 🔥🔥
Full Interview is in the link below⬇️https://t.co/mxBXWQKoWQ pic.twitter.com/VXDQEcrZ6N
— Obi (@Obi_Uchendu) February 10, 2024
The youngster was invited to train with the Chelsea first team before having a kick-around with the CAF Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen and Super Falcon, Michelle Alozie.
Under proper tutelage and training, the sky is the limit for Tobenna Uchendu as possesses the raw materials to take him to top.