"For the Love of Football: Nigerian Family Streams UCL Final During Wedding Reception"

"For the Love of Football: Nigerian Family Streams UCL Final During Wedding Reception"

In true Nigerian fashion—where love, football, and celebration often go hand in hand—a recent wedding reception has gone viral for its unique twist: airing the UEFA Champions League final live during the event.

Guests at the wedding were treated to more than just jollof rice, champagne, and wedding vibes—they also got front-row seats to the PSG vs Inter Milan showdown, thanks to a large screen set up right in the middle of the reception venue. The unusual but heartwarming gesture ensured that no football-loving guest had to choose between witnessing a beautiful union and missing out on one of football’s biggest nights.

The now-viral moment was shared by Arise News journalist and TV anchor, Adefemi Akinsanya, who attended the event. She posted a video clip online, perfectly capturing the moment PSG scored. In a witty caption that combined romance with football banter, she wrote:

“See what happens when Arsenal gave PSG its blessing to go forth and win the Champions League.”

As the newlyweds danced joyfully and family members shared in their celebration, several guests could be seen fixated on the big screen, cheering, gasping, and reacting in real-time to the on-field action. The moment brought two types of passion together—one for the game and one for love.

It’s a scene only Nigerians could pull off so perfectly: blending music, marital joy, and European football under one roof. The reception became both a party and a watch party, a reflection of how central football is to Nigerian life and culture.