Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji made a stunning debut in the UEFA Champions League, scoring a goal and providing an assist in Sparta Prague’s impressive 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday.
Olatunji opened the scoring for Sparta Prague in the 42nd minute, then set up Qazim Laçi for the team’s third goal in the 58th minute. His performance places him among an elite group of African players who have both scored and assisted in their first Champions League match. According to Opta Joe, Olatunji is the third African player and the first Nigerian to achieve this feat, joining the ranks of Daniel Cousin and Serge Aurier.
In a show of celebration, Olatunji lifted his jersey to reveal an undershirt with the inscription, “I am a Chosen, who are you?” This phrase references a recent viral trend that has garnered attention on social media.
The trend arose from viral videos featuring testimonies from members of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, sparking widespread online discussions and parodies. However, church leadership has dismissed claims that these videos accurately represent their testimonies, stating that many have been altered or taken out of context. They clarified that the testimonies relate to dreams and urged caution regarding misleading content online.
