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Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi scores first international goal for Nigeria against Tunisia, ...

By CHUKS 🍥
Posted December 29, 2025

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Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi scores first international goal for Nigeria against Tunisia, ...

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CHUKS 🍥 is a Nigerian sports enthusiast and Twitter content creator known for sharing timely updates on Super Eagles matches and African football. Their style is enthusiastic and celebratory, often highlighting iconic moments with videos to engage fans. Credibility stems from accurate reporting of live events, backed by viral posts on major tournaments like AFCON.

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The post celebrates Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi scoring his first international goal for Nigeria in a 3-2 win over Tunisia at AFCON 2025, heading in a corner from Ademola Lookman for the second goal. Ndidi recreates Nwankwo Kanu's iconic Atlanta 1996 Olympics celebration, paying homage to Nigerian football legend. The match featured goals from Victor Osimhen and Lookman, with Tunisia mounting a late comeback, underscoring Nigeria's dominance and Ndidi's leadership in his second game as captain after 70 goalless appearances.

🔥Why It's Trending

This content is trending due to the excitement of AFCON 2025 group stage action, where Nigeria's thrilling 3-2 victory positions them strongly. Ndidi's milestone first goal and nostalgic Kanu celebration resonate with fans, amplified by viral video clips. Timing aligns with recent match highlights, sparking national pride and social media buzz.

💡Fun Facts

  • 1Wilfred Ndidi waited 70 international appearances before scoring his first goal for Nigeria.
  • 2Ndidi played as captain in a double pivot midfield alongside Frank Onyeka against Tunisia.
  • 3His goal came from rising highest to head in Ademola Lookman's perfect corner delivery.
  • 4The celebration recreates Nwankwo Kanu's famous Atlanta 96 Olympics pose after Kanu's gold medal-winning goal.
  • 5Nigeria led 3-0 before Tunisia scored twice, making the win nervy on a wet pitch.

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