Afrobeats star Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has enrolled his son, Zion, in the Nigel James Elite Coaching Academy, owned by the father of Chelsea captain Reece James.
Zion’s mother and Wizkid’s manager, Jada Pollock, shared a video on Friday, March 15, showing the young boy receiving his academy jersey and interacting with an official.
The video quickly gained attention online, confirming earlier speculation about Zion’s interest in football. In the clip, he was seen wearing a Real Madrid jersey before being presented with his new academy kit.
His enrollment comes weeks after a viral photo showed him and Jada at a football training facility, sparking discussions about his football aspirations.
Nigel James, the academy’s owner, is a respected football coach known for mentoring top talents, including his children, Reece and Lauren James, who both play for Chelsea.
Another widely shared picture showed Zion listening attentively to his coach while wearing a Cristiano Ronaldo No. 7 Al-Nassr jersey and posing like a professional player.
Fans have since taken to social media to celebrate Zion’s step into the football world, praising Wizkid and Jada for supporting his passion.
A fan commented, “Zion is lucky to have parents who encourage his dreams. This is just the beginning.”
Another wrote, “Future football star loading! Wizkid’s son might play for Chelsea someday.”
The Nigel James Elite Coaching Academy has trained many young footballers and is recognized for developing future stars.
