Victor Kipo: 15-year-old Nigerian football prodigy who broke 8 Guinness World Records

At just 15 years old, Victor Richard Kipo has taken the sporting world by storm with his exceptional talent in football. Hailing from Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom State, Victor has become the highest Guinness World Record holder in the country, cementing his place in history.

On August 20, 2022, Victor astounded spectators as he achieved the record for “the most football passes between the head and soles in one minute” — an impressive feat of 35 passes. The event took place in the vibrant city of Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria.

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March 3, 2023, proved to be another milestone for Victor as he partnered with fellow Nigerian football enthusiast Vincent Okezie to achieve the record for “the most ‘around the world’ tricks with arms linked” by a team of two, totaling an incredible 71 tricks. This monumental accomplishment took place in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.

Victor’s journey into the Guinness World Records began when he enrolled at the renowned Chukwuebuka School of Football Freestyling Entertainment. The academy, owned by the legendary Chukwuebuka Ezugha, a Guinness World Record holder himself, became the breeding ground for Victor’s extraordinary talent.

Beyond his individual achievements, Victor has joined forces with other Guinness World Record holders, including Chukwuebuka Ezugha, Okezie Vincent, and his younger brother, Confidence Kipo, who also boasts two Guinness World Records in football freestyling. Together, they have garnered further accolades and pushed the boundaries of possibility.

With an impressive record of accomplishments, Victor has made his mark in sporting history, breaking eight Guinness World 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 passes 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) March 3, 2023.