Former England captain and Chelsea legend John Terry has sent a special message of encouragement to Ghanaian actor and football administrator Samuel “Yaw Dabo” Dabo and the young players at his soccer academy.

In a warm video message, Terry wished the Dabo Soccer Academy success, encouraged the youngsters to work hard and enjoy their football journey, and expressed hope of visiting them one day. The message follows the pair’s viral 2026 FIFA World Cup encounter, where Dabo’s playful “John Telly” moment captured widespread attention online.

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“Hi Samuel, my friend, it’s John Telly here. I’m only joking, it’s John Terry here,” Terry joked before delivering his message of support.

The former Chelsea captain then wished Samuel Dabo and his soccer academy the very best, urging the young footballers to make full use of the opportunity before them.

“Make sure that you get there and work hard and, more importantly, enjoy it because what a fantastic opportunity,” Terry said, before adding that he hoped to visit Dabo and the academy players in the future.

The message is a major morale boost for Yaw Dabo’s football project, which is focused on nurturing young Ghanaian talent and creating opportunities for aspiring players to pursue professional careers.

Terry’s intervention has also added a remarkable new chapter to the viral friendship that began during the 2026 World Cup, transforming a humorous social-media moment into a potentially meaningful connection for young Ghanaian footballers.

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