By Ejiofor Toochi
In today’s world, it’s truly fascinating to witness the remarkable strides and great achievements from the younger generation. One shining example of this is Victor and Confidence Kipo, the talented football freestyler brothers.
These two incredible individuals have not only left an indelible mark on the world of football freestyling, but they have also secured multiple Guinness World Records.
The two brothers are from Essen Udem LGA in Akwa Ibom State, and have achieved their success with the guidance of Coach Chukwuebuka Ezugha.
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Victor Richard, the eldest of the Kipo brothers, holds an impressive eight(8) Guinness World Records, making him the sole Nigerian achiever of this remarkable feat, starting at the age of 15. Confidence however holds only four(4) records.
Victor, who is currently 17, has broken the following records:
1. Most Consecutive Passes Of A Football Using The Sole By A Pair (198).
2. Most consecutive passes of a football between the head and soles while balancing on the back of a person. (129 Passes).
3. Most consecutive passes of a football between the head and soles by a pair. (252 Passes).
4. Most over and under pass of a football (soccer ball) with feet touching in one minute (team of two).
5. Most football (soccer) passes between the head and soles in one minute.
6. Most alternating bounce touches of a football (soccer ball) with the shins in one minute.
7. Most transfers of football (soccer balls) spun on the finger in 30 seconds (team of two).
8. Most football (soccer) ‘around the world’ tricks with arms linked (team of two) by Victor Richard Kipo and Vincent Okezie).
Confidence Kipo on the other hand, previously held two records, but he recently achieved two more impressive records. He holds the following records:
1. Most knee transfers of a football spun on the finger in one minute.
2. Most double knee transfers of a football spun on the finger in one minute.
3. Most football (soccer) passes between the head and neck in one minute.
4. Most consecutive passes of a football (soccer ball) between the neck and soles (team of two).
The Kipo brothers have received recognition from notable figures like Peter Obi, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as well as receiving scholarships and other gifts.
It’s however unfortunate that they’re not as widely recognized in the country as former record holder, Hilda Baci. They truly deserve the recognition for their hard work and remarkable achievements at such a young age.
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