Newcastle United’s Isak and Willock Try Nigerian Oha Soup and Fufu for the First Time, Video
- Newcastle star William Osula treated Alexander Isak and Joe Willock to Nigeria’s classic Oha soup and fufu at home
- The Newcastle United teammates shared laughter, full bellies, and a cultural exchange off the pitch
- Their bond follows Newcastle’s historic League Cup win this season, their first trophy in over 50 years
Newcastle United’s dynamic duo, Alexander Isak and Joe Willock, recently swapped their football boots for bowls as they tasted a slice of Nigerian culture.
Courtesy of their Newcastle teammate William Osula, the pair were treated to a homemade plate of Oha soup and fufu, a beloved Nigerian delicacy known for its rich flavour and hearty feel.
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Osula, who proudly embraces his Nigerian roots, invited Isak and Willock over for a traditional meal, and the results were golden, not just the soup, but their reactions too.
The trio were all smiles as they dug in, with Isak even letting out an impressed “Wow, this slaps!” while Willock mastered the fufu hand-roll technique like a natural.
Champions deserve a Champion’s meal
After helping Newcastle end a 50-year trophy drought by beating Liverpool in the League Cup final this March, it’s fair to say the boys deserved a feast.
Isak’s goal-scoring flair and Willock’s midfield engine have been key to the Magpies' resurgence this season, and Osula decided it was time to celebrate the Nigerian way.
The Swedish forward has been a revelation this season, delivering consistent performances that have kept Newcastle in the hunt for a top-four finish.
As reported by Transfermarkt, Isak has racked up 26 goals and 6 assists across all competitions, proving to be a clinical finisher and a nightmare for defenders.
Whether it's quick counter-attacks or tight spaces in the box, the lanky forward has displayed intelligence, pace, and deadly precision in front of goal.
His sharp form has also taken pressure off the midfield and allowed Eddie Howe’s team to play with more freedom and attacking fluidity.
With Isak averaging a goal involvement nearly every game, he has firmly cemented his role as Newcastle’s go-to man up front, and now, apparently, their most adventurous foodie too.
Culture, camaraderie, and Fufu
The bonding moment has quickly gone viral among fans, with many Nigerians celebrating the food diplomacy.
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Social media was buzzing with clips of Willock struggling (at first) to scoop the fufu correctly, while Isak asked if Oha soup could be ordered back home in Sweden.
This is not the first time footballers have been introduced to Nigerian cuisine, but it may be one of the most heartwarming.
More than just a meal, the moment showed the multicultural unity and family vibe building at Newcastle, a team hungry for more than just silverware.
Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, and Kelechi Iheanacho have previously been caught enjoying the Nigerian delicacy on video.
Isak dances to Wizkid’s 2017 hit song
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Fans of Nigerian singer Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, could not contain their joy over a trending video of some Newcastle United players grooving to a hit song ‘Show Me The Money’ by the Afrobeats star released in 2017.
The short clip shared by Newcastle player William Osula showed him and some of his colleagues, including the English club's top striker Alexander Isak, displaying their dance moves.
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