By Our Correspondent
National News – lSuper Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi has become a father for the first time and may miss Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against Jordan on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old defender left the team camp in Antalya, Turkey, to join his Portuguese partner, Ines Fontes, following the birth of their child.
Onyemaechi shared a heartwarming photo of himself holding the newborn on social media, captioned, “Best gift ever.”
Fontes, a Portuguese content creator, had announced her pregnancy on social media in early March.
She confirmed the birth over the weekend by posting hospital photos, though the baby’s gender remains private.
Congratulations poured in from fans and the official Super Eagles social media account, which wrote, “Congratulations to Bruno Onyemaechi and his partner on the birth of their first child.”
Onyemaechi had missed Nigeria’s first training session after their 2-1 win over Iran, raising speculation about his availability for the Jordan game.
While players usually receive a few days off following the birth of a child, his participation remains uncertain.
Coach Eric Chelle has alternatives at left-back, with Zaidu Sanusi available to step in if Onyemaechi does not return in time.
The news highlights the personal milestone of Onyemaechi while impacting the national team’s preparations.
Fans eagerly await updates on his return to the squad ahead of the friendly.
