On Saturday night, the heart of Egbeda throbbed like a packed stadium in Munich. Egbeda became the Bundesliga’s Lagos home for a night. It was alive with rhythm, laughter, and the universal language of the beautiful game filled the air .
The Happiness Bar transformed into a carnival of colour, sound, and spirit as football fans gathered for the watch party of Der Klassiker, One biggest football derby streamed live from Germany on a giant screens — Bayern Munich versus Borussia Dortmund.
It wasn’t just a watch party; it was a celebration. German Red battle with the yellow submarine, laughter met chants, and the scent of sizzling barbecue danced with the rhythm of music and football fever.
The center referee sounds his whistle in Munich for the kickoff, Egbeda cheered. Every shout, every gasp, every roar blending into one thunderous chorus of passion.
The watch party powered by StarTimes, the official broadcaster of the Bundesliga in Nigeria, the event delivered more than sport. It was entertainment, connection, and community, all wrapped in the glow of football’s magic.
Bayern, ever relentless, showed their pedigree with goals from Harry Kane and Michael Olise, before Dortmund’s late strike added tension and thrill to the night.
Each goal sent drinks flying, fans hugging each other, and the street pulsing with raw emotion — a reminder that football is best felt together.
Fans won cash prizes, jerseys, footballs, StarTimes decoders, phones, and other exciting gifts from prediction game, quiz, football artistry and many more.
Music and comedy kept the energy soaring. The night sparkled brighter when Victor Agali, former Super Eagles forward and Bundesliga alumnus, stepped in to share stories and smiles.
Segun, a fan, proudly in Bayern colours, beamed: “Watching at home is good, but here you feel the heartbeat of the game. This is real football.”
Benjamin, a Dortmund faithful, smiled through the loss: “It’s not just about winning — it’s the experience. The vibe here? Pure magic.”
Adesuwa, a first-time attendee, couldn’t hide her joy: “I came for the match but stayed for the atmosphere.”.
Veteran sports journalists Godwin Enakhena and Toyin Ibitoye joined the fun, alongside celebrity pundits Pooja, Fresh Ideology, Sportspedal, and Tunde Eludini, and many football enthusiasts who added flair to an already electric evening. As the night mellowed and the crowd drifted home, one truth lingered, football had crossed screens and entered soul.
