Victor Olatunji just made history in the UEFA Champions League! The Nigerian striker had an incredible debut, scoring a goal and providing an assist in Sparta Prague’s 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg. He netted the second goal in the 42nd minute and then helped Qazim Laçi seal the victory with the third goal in the 58th minute.
What’s even more impressive is that Olatunji is now part of an exclusive group of African players who have scored and assisted in their first Champions League appearance. He joins Daniel Cousin and Serge Aurier in this elite group, and he’s the first Nigerian to achieve this feat.
To celebrate his goal, Olatunji revealed an undershirt with the inscription “I am a Chosen, who are you?” – a nod to a recent viral trend that’s been sparking conversations on social media.
Here are some key highlights from Olatunji’s remarkable debut:
– Goal and Assist: Olatunji scored and assisted in his first Champions League game.
– Exclusive Club: He joined Daniel Cousin and Serge Aurier as African players to score and assist in their debut.
– Nigerian History: Olatunji became the first Nigerian to achieve this feat.
– Celebratory Style: He revealed a viral trend-inspired undershirt after scoring.
What a debut for Victor Olatunji!
