Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Nigerian music executive Larry Gaaga showed their support for the national team as Super Eagles defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 to qualify for the Unity Cup final at The Valley Stadium in London.
Despite not being included in Eric Chelle’s squad for the tournament, Iheanacho was present at the stadium to cheer on his teammates from the stands, demonstrating his continued commitment to the Super Eagles setup.
The Celtic forward, popularly known as “Senior Man Kelz,” was seen backing the team throughout the encounter as Nigeria secured an impressive victory to advance to the final.
Music producer and recording artist Larry Gaaga, whose real name is Larry Ndianefo, also added to the atmosphere with his presence and support for Nigerian football.
Iheanacho’s absence from the Unity Cup squad generated discussion among fans, especially after the striker found improved form toward the end of the club season with Celtic.
The forward contributed important goals during the campaign and played a role in the club’s successful domestic run as they secured silverware.
Many supporters remain hopeful that Iheanacho will return fully to the Super Eagles fold after the upcoming international fixtures against Poland and Portugal.
The former Manchester City striker has continued working on his fitness and rebuilding his form, with many believing he could still have an important role to play for Nigeria in the future.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
