After coming through the academies of Manchester United, Manchester City and Burnley, Ntumba Massanka chased the dream of professional football before stepping into a new chapter beyond the full-time game.

Alongside non-league football, 28-year-old Ntumba has poured his energy into Tshibangz Bakes, his family’s growing baking business - learning the realities of entrepreneurship while supporting something close to home. His journey is one of adaptability, humility and ambition, showing how athletes can build fulfilling careers when they carve out and embrace new paths.

Ntumba shares how he balanced football with business, the lessons he’s taken from elite sport, and the mindset shift required to design a future that reflects who he is as a person, both on and off the pitch.