Christian Ebere, now starring for Club Nacional de Football in Uruguay, once lifted the U17 World Cup trophy in 2015 as part of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets—forming an attacking partnership with Victor Osimhen that would later blossom into a lasting friendship. Today, the two remain in touch, mostly through Instagram, as their careers take them across different continents.
This Sunday, Ebere captured the attention of South America’s biggest sports media outlets after scoring the goal that delivered Nacional a historic title against eternal rivals Peñarol. Introduced during extra time, the Nigerian forward threatened several times before finally delivering a stunning breakthrough in the 113th minute, sending the Gran Parque Central into absolute ecstasy.
When the referee blew for full time, the name Osinachi Christian Ebere spread rapidly across Uruguayan social networks. Hours later, major outlets in Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, and Uruguay—including ESPN, Olé, Diario ABC, Cadena Caracol, El Observador, Montevideo Portal, and El País—highlighted his decisive performance.
For Ebere, molded by the intensity of Nigerian football and having crossed the Atlantic in search of opportunity, this moment represents both a personal triumph and the culmination of a long journey. Not only has he earned his place at Nacional—he has proven capable of delivering when the stakes are highest.
Many now believe that with consistent playing time, Ebere could earn a move to bigger leagues, opening the door to an even brighter future.
