England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman added a touch of humor to her victory speech at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, suggesting Afrobeats star Burna Boy should join her in a dance to celebrate.
Wiegman, who guided the Lionesses to their historic Euro 2025 triumph in Switzerland, was named Coach of the Year (Women) at the prestigious event. In her acceptance remarks, she thanked her players, staff, and family before closing on a lighthearted note: “Let’s celebrate our successes too, and if Burna Boy is around, maybe we could do a little bit of dancing too,” she said, drawing applause from the audience.
Burna Boy quickly responded on X (formerly Twitter): “haha, I’m up for it Sarina! A huge congrats to you and the team #Lionesses.” The exchange has since gone viral, delighting fans and reviving memories of Wiegman’s fondness for the Nigerian singer.
After England’s Euro 2025 victory, Wiegman was surprised with a live Burna Boy performance during the Lionesses’ celebratory parade at Buckingham Palace, a moment she has often recalled as a personal highlight.
