Two-year-old Tobenna Uchendu is capturing the attention of sports outlets worldwide with his impressive football skills. The Nigerian-American wonder kid recently had the opportunity to meet the stars of his father’s favorite club, Chelsea.
Tobenna’s father, Obi Uchendu, manages his social media accounts and has gained traction from various sports channels, including ESPN and Instablog9ja. One of Tobenna’s videos on Instagram has even garnered over 30 million views.
With Chelsea’s pre-season tour taking place in the United States, Tobenna and his father received an official invitation from the club to watch their training sessions at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Tobenna had the chance to interact and train with the team’s big stars.
Obi Uchendu, a proud Chelsea supporter, revealed that Tobenna’s baby shower coincided with the day Chelsea won their second Champions League trophy in 2021. As a result, he decided to name his son Starboyy in honor of the special coincidence.
During the training sessions, Tobenna had the opportunity to meet World Cup winner Enzo Fernández and train with players like Reece James. The highlight of the event was when Tobenna and Enzo showcased their skills together.
Chelsea will continue their pre-season tour with matches against Newcastle and Fulham under the guidance of new coach Mauricio Pochettino. The team’s visit to the United States has not only given Tobenna a memorable experience but has also created a buzz around his incredible talent.
As Tobenna continues to make waves in the football world, it will be interesting to see how his journey unfolds and whether he will follow in the footsteps of his favorite Chelsea stars.