Usain Bolt, legendary sprinter and the fastest man alive shared a moving message for his godson NJJ on his Instagram account. This is not the first time that the athlete has posted about NJJ. Bolt has celebrated each of the young athlete’s triumphs in the past on social media. This time he posted to celebrate NJJ’s incredible feat in a school soccer match.
On July 2, Bolt uploaded a couple of stories on his Instagram account, showcasing NJJ’s performance on the soccer field. The young prodigy made him proud by scoring ten goals in a school championship game. Talented soccer player, NJJ attends Ballaza Academy in Jamaica, where he dominates the field. Iconic sprinter and godfather, Usain Bolt has been a constant presence in the boy’s life, egging him to perform his best.
The beautiful bond between Godson and father
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In the eleven years of the boy’s life, Bolt has been more than just a father figure. He was his first mentor and a source of inspiration for NJJ. The boy came into Bolt’s life through a unique connection, and their bond quickly grew into something truly special. He was born to Nugent “NJ” Walker, who was Bolt’s friend and agent. From a very early age, NJJ has displayed signs of greatness. Recently, he participated in a soccer match and scored ten individual goals.
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His godfather wasted no time and shared the exciting news with the world, praising NJJ’s exceptional talent. He captioned his Instagram story with the glowing commendation, “better than you father”. In a heartfelt message, the sprinting sensation also mentioned that he was proud of the little champion and dubbed him the “best of the best”. These stories not only showed Bolt’s joy and pride at the boy’s achievement but also demonstrated their bond.
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NJJ to follow in his Godfather’s footsteps
NJJ shares many of Bolt’s passions. The retired sprinter loved playing soccer as a young boy, just like NJJ, and that passion for the game is still lit. He is currently training with the Central Coast Mariners in Australia to pursue his dream of becoming a professional soccer player. The sprinter has scored two goals so far for the Mariners.
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Both NJJ and Bolt also share a knack for music. Their mutual interests have enabled the due to surpass the typical godfather-godson dynamics. Bolt is NJJ’s biggest supporter, guiding this young talent toward greatness. With such a sensational athlete’s mentorship, there is no limit to what the boy can achieve.
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