Nigerian footballer cycles 64 miles balancing football on his head in bizarre Guiness World Record attempt
NOT many football fans will have heard of Harrison Chinedu – but the Nigerian has completed the remarkable feat of CYCLING for 64 miles with a football balanced on his head.
The talented amateur footballer rode from a beach outside the capital Lagos all the way into the centre of the country’s largest city to the national stadium where the Super Eagles play their home games.
Harrison Chinedu balances a football on his head while riding a bicycle for 64 miles in LagosGetty Images
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Dressed head to toe in Nigeria colours, all the while he had to dodge potholes on the notoriously bad roads, and bypass street vendors and other traffic.
He was followed by supporters and bewildered members of the public who cheered, danced and played music as he travelled.
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It is not the first time he has attempted such a record - in March, he walked 30 miles with a football balanced on his head, but his record was quickly broken by someone else.
That prompted him to go try and go one step further with his bicycle in the hope no-one will be brave or talented enough to beat it.
Afterwards, he said: “My biggest motivation was that I believe in showcasing my God-given talent. I know I have the skill and I want to show the world what I can do.
The Nigerian amateur footballer had to dodge potholes and traffic to keep it on his nut for the entire timeGetty ImagesUpon completion outside Nigeria's national stadium, he finally afforded himself the chance to celebrateGetty Images
"This one is a record created by me and I am happy that I have done my own side. And it's left for the Guinness World Records to ratify it and bring back results."
And there is the catch - the World Record arbitrators are aware of his accomplishment, but have to approve it before he can say he has achieved it.
So there is a real chance it may not happen... let's hope for his sake it does.
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