Nigerians celebrate as Ndidi and Iheanacho win the FA Cup

“Success has many family members” is a phrase that many Nigerians are familiar with. On Saturday, May 15, Super Eagles players, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho made history when they won the English FA Cup with their football club, Leicester City.

It was the first time the club would win the FA cup since it was founded 137 years ago. Whilst there were many fans also supporting the opposing team, the majority of Nigerians rooted for Leicester for the sake of their two countrymen. The winning team only needed one strike from Youri Tielemans to clinch the title at Wembley.

Senior man Kelz and Ndidi rep their country

Consequently, hash tags like ‘Up Nigeria’, ‘Iheanacho’, ‘Ndidi’, and ‘Dr. Sid‘ were trending in the aftermath of Leicester City’s victory. Nigerians dropped their differences and savoured the moment.

Dr Sid👏🇳🇬. Kelechi and Ndidi successfully transferred naija vibes to this team😂 https://t.co/SgqjyBjLe0

— Marvy (@Marvyb613) May 15, 2021

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Besides, this victory for Iheanacho and Ndidi makes them joint eighth Super Eagles players to win the FA cup. Other Nigerian players who have won the FA Cup are Daniel Amokachi, Nwankwo Kanu, Celestine Babayaro, John Utaka, John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi.

Nigerians celebrate with Iheanacho and Ndidi

Many Nigerians praised the football stars for flaunting the flag of the most populous black nation. Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, tweeted: “I celebrate with @67Kelechi and @Ndidi25 of @LCFC for ensuring that Nigeria’s flag was raised at the FA Cup finals. #FACupFinal.”

Spirit of Naija🇳🇬!!!

We are proud of Ndidi and Iheanacho.#CHELEI #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/EDzaqAiCpc

— FAST TRACK 🇳🇬 (@FastTrackNaija) May 15, 2021

Also, the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, commended the football stars. He said, “Big congratulations to our Nigerian duo in Leicester City FC, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho as they lift the FA Cup in England.”

Likewise, award-winning journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, praised the duo for their victory. In his words, “Congratulations to senior man Kelechi Iheanacho and his vibe mate Wilfred Ndidi, the latest FA Cup kings. Very well-deserved victory!”

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, also linked the victory of the Leicester players to their country. She tweeted, “Naija won! All I see is the green white green. #FACupFinal.”