Could the next Messi be from Nigeria as Barcelona launches football academy in Lagos

Could the next Messi come from Nigeria as Barcelona launches Lagos academy?

One of the world's biggest and most successful clubs, Barcelona, is launching a football academy in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub.

It is modelled on Barcelona's flagship La Masia Academy in Spain which has produced stars such as Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Xavi.

Inside an assortment of big pictures of Barcelona star players Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar can be seen amongst commercial advertising boards.

Credit:Bbc.co.uk