Newcastle, England — William Osula, a striker wey fit play for Super Eagles, don go viral as him introduce im Newcastle teammates Alexander Isak and Joe Willock to traditional Nigerian fufu. Dis sweet moment wey happen on April 30, 2025, no bi just about food, but also about culture and identity.
Osula, 21, wey born for Denmark to a Danish mama and Nigerian papa, de showcase im heritage wen him serve fufu and Fanta to im colleagues. As dem dey chop, Isak shout say, “the best fufu I’ve ever had,” while Osula dey show im excitement with phrases like “Enjoyment, charley” and “chai.” Dis moment no only bring laughter but also music from 9ice’s popular song, “Gongo Aso,” wey dey fit the vibe.
The young forward wey recently join Newcastle from Sheffield United, don already represent Denmark for youth level, but dis video confirm say him dey proud of him Nigerian roots. Fans from Nigeria don embrace am even more, and dis show say Nigerian culture dey continue to grow for European football.
Many Nigerians react to dis development with surprise. One commenter say, “Watched a William Osula TikTok, and I could swear I heard a Nigerian accent. Checked his wiki and his middle name is Idemudia. Edo people dey move.” Another describe him as “Nigerian chap,” noting the growing community of Nigerians wey dey Denmark along with other players like Patrick Dorgu and Chido Obi.
Osula, wey don score im first Premier League goal for Newcastle, don enter the hearts of many Nigerians, and dem go dey watch im progress closely as he fit impact the national team soon. Dis kind connection no be just about playing ball; na about celebrating roots and culture.
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