Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo juggles the ball as he teams up with Agba Baller Asisat Oshoala at an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks.
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The NBA star had a captivating interaction with Nigerian soccer icon Asisat Oshoala.
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The moment, captured in a video by the official Instagram account of Oshoala quickly garnered attention.
The interaction between Oshoala and Antetokounmpo was at the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Oshoala was recognized by the Golden State Warriors which is the same area where her team Bay FC is located.
In the footage, Antetokounmpo—known as the "Greek Freak" for his extraordinary athleticism on the court—can be seen juggling a soccer ball with ease, wearing knee braces and casual athletic wear.
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His skilful footwork was honed from his childhood dreams of becoming a soccer player.
The Bucks star’s love for football stems from his father, a former soccer player, and his early aspirations before basketball took centre stage.
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Antetokounmpo is of Nigerian descent and holds dual citizenship, having received his Nigerian passport in 2015.
Standing nearby, Asisat Oshoala—widely regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players of her generation—watched the display with admiration.