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Newcastle’s William Osula, eligible for Nigeria, delighted teammates Alexander Isak and Joe Willock by introducing them to Nigerian fufu and Fanta in a viral TikTok video, showcasing his pride in his Nigerian heritage.
Newcastle United’s Danish-born striker William Osula, who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his father, has gone viral after sharing a taste of his heritage with teammates Alexander Isak and Joe Willock.
Osula, 21, was born in Denmark to a Danish mother and Nigerian father, making him eligible for both nations on the international stage.
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In a video posted on his TikTok account, Osula served up a plate of traditional Nigerian fufu and Fanta, capturing the moment Isak declared, “the best fufu I’ve ever had.”
Osula responded with excitement, exclaiming “Enjoyment, charley,” and then “chai,” before ending with, “You too much,” all set to the backdrop of 9ice’s hit song “Gongo Aso.”
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While he has represented Denmark at youth level and recently joined Newcastle from Sheffield United, this lighthearted video has endeared him further to fans of Nigerian descent and highlighted his pride in his roots.
The striker’s gesture not only introduced his teammates to a beloved Nigerian dish but also celebrated the growing influence of Nigerian heritage within European football, following in the footsteps of former Newcastle stars like Obafemi Martins and Celestine Babayaro.
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Nigerians were not left out of the celebration as several of them expressed surprise to find out that Osula is of Nigerian heritage.
“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,” one stated.
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“So, Osula is a Nigerian chap. These Nigerian pipeline in Denmark was not on the cards. Patrick Dorgu, William Osula, Chido Obi. Looks like there is a quiet community of Nigerians in Denmark,” another said.
The young striker, who recently scored his first goal for Newcastle United in the Premier League, has now entered the consciousness of Nigerians, who are sure going to keep tabs on him.
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