Former England captain and Chelsea legend John Terry has warmed the hearts of football fans after sending a special goodwill message to Ghanaian actor Yaw Dabo following their memorable encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a video message addressed to the actor, Terry wished Yaw Dabo and the Samuel Dabo Soccer Academy continued success, while expressing his desire to visit Ghana in the near future.
“It’s John Terry here. I want to wish Samuel Dabo and his soccer academy all the best. I hope to see you guys soon. Good luck, my friend,” the former Chelsea captain said.
The touching message comes just weeks after Terry and Yaw Dabo’s meeting in Boston during Ghana’s World Cup clash against England captured the attention of football fans across social media.
The encounter quickly went viral after the Kumawood actor excitedly approached the former defender, repeatedly calling out “John Telly!” instead of “John Terry,” a moment that amused thousands of fans online.
Despite the humorous mispronunciation, Terry embraced the interaction with warmth, smiling as he posed for a selfie with the actor after the match.
Following their meeting, the Chelsea icon shared the photograph on his social media pages, describing Yaw Dabo as an entertaining personality and suggesting that the actor belonged on television.
What initially appeared to be a light-hearted and humorous encounter has since developed into a meaningful show of encouragement for the Samuel Dabo Soccer Academy, the youth football project founded by the actor.
Terry’s latest message has been warmly received by Ghanaians, with many praising the football legend for maintaining contact with Yaw Dabo and supporting his efforts to nurture young football talent.