{"id":847473,"date":"2025-05-11T16:13:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T21:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/11\/fufu-for-speed-newcastle-star-and-3-top-footballers-who-love-the-nigerian-delicacy\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T16:13:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T21:13:04","slug":"fufu-for-speed-newcastle-star-and-3-top-footballers-who-love-the-nigerian-delicacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/11\/fufu-for-speed-newcastle-star-and-3-top-footballers-who-love-the-nigerian-delicacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Fufu for speed: Newcastle star and 3 top footballers who love the Nigerian delicacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nigerian fufu delicacy is fast becoming an off-pitch favourite among some European football stars, which makes it not just a staple at a dinner table, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier, Borussia Dortmund star, Karim Adeyemi, brought the Nigerian delicacy to the limelight by notably labeling it as a possible reason for his speed.<\/p>\n

Lately, Newcastle star Alexander Isak has been spotted munching on the delicacy and finding joy in it.<\/p>\n

Here are four stars who\u2019ve publicly vibed on this starchy superstar meal:<\/p>\n

1. Karim Adeyemi<\/a><\/h4>\n

After a dazzling Champions League display, Germany\u2019s speedster Karim Adeyemi shocked fans by revealing the food as a secret behind his blistering pace.<\/p>\n

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Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund [Photo credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cI eat a lot of African food, but I have good genetics from my dad,\u201d he told CBS<\/a>. When pressed, Adeyemi didn\u2019t hesitate: \u201cIt\u2019s called fufu from Nigeria and also very good.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The key to Karim Adeyemi’s speed\u2026 fufu! @karim_adeyemi<\/a> tells @Nicocantor1<\/a> about his secret-weapon meal. pic.twitter.com\/wtjrhaetHL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CBS Sports Golazo \u26bd\ufe0f (@CBSSportsGolazo) February 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

2. Alexander Isak<\/a><\/h4>\n

Swedish striker Alexander Isak took a break from terrorising Premier League defences to try some Nigerian cuisine, and the verdict was instant.<\/p>\n

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Newcastle United s Alexander Isak left scores his side s equalising goal from a penalty to make the score 1-1 during the Premier League 2024\/25 League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United FC [Photo credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWow, this slaps!\u201d<\/em> he exclaimed<\/a> after his first taste of Oha soup and fufu, courtesy of Newcastle teammate William Osula.<\/p>\n

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I don cook fufu and oha for my boys pic.twitter.com\/j9sUi6Iahm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Epl Pidgin (@EplPidgin) May 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

3. Joe Willock<\/h4>\n

The English midfielder nailed the iconic fufu hand-roll technique, which earned him nods of approval from Nigerian fans online. His fufu finesse might not earn him extra goals, but it\u2019s earned him extra respect among a section of the Nigerian football community.<\/p>\n

4. William Osula<\/h4>\n

The unsung hero of this culinary crossover is William Osula. The Danish-Nigerian forward brought his Newcastle teammates into his world, where he served them up a homemade dish of Oha soup and fufu that sparked viral reactions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.<\/p>\n

Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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