Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi has celebrated a major milestone off the pitch after tying the knot with his Belgian-Nigerian partner, Praise Nwanegbo, over the weekend. The wedding came shortly after he represented Nigeria during the international window.
The ceremony took place after the forward excused himself from the national team camp following the Super Eagles' entertaining 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw last Wednesday. Durosinmi's involvement with the national team during the June international break exceeded initial expectations.
Breakthrough International Window
The towering forward was originally called up by head coach Eric Chelle for the 2026 Unity Cup in London. However, circumstances saw his role expand significantly. Following the withdrawal of several key players, including Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Durosinmi remained with the squad beyond the Unity Cup and travelled to Poland as part of Nigeria's extended preparations.
The striker featured for 45 minutes in the draw against Poland, earning his third senior international appearance and continuing to build valuable experience at the highest level. After the match, Durosinmi departed the camp to complete preparations for his wedding, bringing an end to his participation in the international window. His departure meant he did not travel with the rest of the squad to Portugal for the next phase of their preparations.
Rising Star's Journey
Durosinmi made his senior debut for Nigeria against Zimbabwe at The Valley, coming off the bench in the second half as the Super Eagles secured a comfortable 2-0 victory. His energetic display earned him a starting berth in the Unity Cup final against Jamaica. Lining up alongside captain Terem Moffi in attack, Durosinmi played an important role as Nigeria dominated proceedings and cruised to a convincing 3-0 victory to successfully retain the Unity Cup title.
Looking Ahead
Having enjoyed a breakthrough spell with the national team and now celebrated a significant personal milestone, the young striker will return to club football with growing confidence and renewed motivation. He continues his push to establish himself as a regular member of the Super Eagles setup, aiming to make a lasting impact both on and off the pitch.
