Nigerian music star Odumodublack enjoyed a memorable night at the Africa Cup of Nations after serving as the stadium announcer during the Super Eagles’ thrilling 2–1 victory over Tanzania.
The celebrated rapper brought his energy and charisma to the Fez Stadium, adding extra flavour to Nigeria’s opening Group C fixture at AFCON 2025 in Morocco.
His presence blended entertainment and football in a unique way, drawing excitement from fans inside the stadium.
Beyond his role on the microphone, Odumodublack also shared special moments off the pitch, meeting several high-profile figures including Alex Iwobi’s parents, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), and former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
The experience marked a proud crossover moment for the artist, highlighting the growing connection between Nigerian pop culture and football on the continental stage.
For Odumodublack, it was more than just a football match — it was a historic night that fused music, national pride, and the beautiful game, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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.
