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Super Eagles forward Rafiu Durosinmi celebrated a major milestone off the pitch after tying the knot with his Belgian-Nigerian partner, Praise Nwanegbo, over the weekend. This event took place shortly after Durosinmi represented the Super Eagles during the June international window.
The wedding ceremony followed the striker's departure from Nigeria’s camp after the team’s entertaining 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw last Wednesday. Durosinmi's involvement with the national team during this international break exceeded initial expectations. Originally called up by head coach Eric Chelle for the 2026 Unity Cup in London, Durosinmi’s role expanded significantly due to the withdrawal of key players like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. As a result, he remained with the squad beyond the Unity Cup and later traveled to Poland as part of Nigeria’s extended preparations.
In the match against Poland, Durosinmi featured for 45 minutes, marking his third senior international appearance. His performance was viewed as an opportunity to gain valuable experience at the highest level. After the match, he excused himself from the camp to finalize his wedding preparations, concluding his participation in the international window. Consequently, he did not accompany the rest of the squad to Portugal for the next phase of their preparations.
The wedding caps a memorable few weeks for the forward, who emerged as one of the new talents introduced by Chelle during the Unity Cup. 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 position in the Unity Cup final against Jamaica, where he played alongside captain Terem Moffi in attack, contributing to Nigeria's dominant 3-0 victory in the match that secured the Unity Cup title for the team.
Having celebrated this personal milestone and enjoyed a breakthrough with the national team, Durosinmi is expected to return to club football with increased confidence and motivation as he aims to establish himself as a regular member of the Super Eagles setup.
Fonte: premiumtimesng.com.
