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Victor Olatunji is the latest Nigerian star of the moment after his historic debut in the UCL.
Nigeria and Super Eagles-eligible star Victor Olatunji became the man of the moment after he wrote his name in the UEFA Champions League, UCL, history with a stellar debut performance.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reported that the 25-year-old Nigerian forward led Sparta Prague to a commanding 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday night.
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Olatunji's remarkable outing saw him score one goal and provide one assist, making him only the third African player to achieve this feat on their Champions League debut.
He joins an exclusive club alongside Daniel Cousin (for Rangers vs Lyon in 2007) and Serge Aurier (for PSG vs Shakhtar Donetsk in 2015).
Notably, Olatunji is the first Nigerian player to accomplish this impressive stat line in his inaugural Champions League appearance.
The young striker found the net just before halftime, doubling Sparta's lead, and then turned provider in the second half, assisting the team's third goal before being substituted in the 64th minute.
Olatunji's goal celebration caught attention for multiple reasons. First, he unveiled a message on his undershirt that read, "I Am A Chosen, who are you?" – a reference to a popular social media trend in Nigeria related to a church.
Adding to the spectacle, Olatunji also performed Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic "siuuuu" celebration, further endearing himself to fans.
As a Super Eagles-eligible player yet to be capped at the senior level, Olatunji's historic performance on Europe's biggest stage is likely to catch the eye of Nigerian national team selectors.
Sparta Prague couldn't have asked for a better start to their Champions League campaign, and they have their Nigerian star to thank for setting the tone.
All eyes will be on Olatunji to see if he can build on this historic debut and potentially lead Sparta to the knockout stages of the competition.
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