A mural featuring former professional footballer Clyde Best which aims to inspire young Bermudian sportsmen and women to greatness is nearly finished.

A team of 20 artists united to paint the142ft by 9ft wall along Clyde Best Lane in Somerset, which the goal of completing it in time for Cup Match.

Barbara Dillas, artist and co-ordinator, told The Royal Gazette: “We wanted to design an internationally acclaimed community art wall that shows dignity, pride and unity in the local community – we want to inspire the youth in excellence and provide hope in the community.

“I thought it would be good to honour Clyde Best and his legacy to help to inspire the young guys who are playing football.”

Ms Dillas, who retired as an art teacher from Sandys Middle School seven years ago, came up with the idea to paint the mural with Tinasha Johnson last April.