Posted by Chinenye on Fri 31st Jul, 2026 - tori.ng
Burna Boy has surprised football fans by revealing his all-time favourite players, refusing to join the popular Ronaldo vs. Messi debate.
(Burna Boy. Photo by Daily Post)
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has shared some of his favourites in the football world.
Speaking in a recent interview, the singer revealed that he is not a fan of either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, naming former Nigerian international Jay Jay Okocha as his all-time favourite footballer instead.
Asked who he considered the greatest player of all time, he said it was a toss-up between Okocha and Pele, adding that he wasn't interested in the usual Ronaldo-or-Messi debate.
Burna Boy also disclosed that Harry Kane is his favourite striker of all time, while Manchester United is his favourite club.
He named Lamine Yamal as the best young player in the world currently, and identified Kobbie Mainoo as his favourite Manchester United player.