Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi etched his name into Nigeria’s football history after scoring his first-ever international goal for the national team in a match against Tunisia.
The Beşiktaş midfielder found the back of the net in emphatic fashion, marking a personal milestone in his international career and providing a memorable moment for Nigerian fans. Moments after the goal, Ndidi thrilled supporters by recreating the iconic goal celebration made famous by Nwankwo Kanu during Nigeria’s historic gold medal triumph at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
The celebration, instantly recognisable to generations of Nigerian football followers, served as a tribute to one of the country’s greatest football achievements and legends. It also symbolised a bridge between past glory and the present generation of Super Eagles stars.
Ndidi’s goal and celebration sparked widespread excitement across social media, with fans hailing the captain for honoring Nigeria’s football heritage while leading by example on the pitch.
