- After delivering a man-of-the-match performance in his second La Liga game for Spanish giants, Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal declares his love for Afrobeat singer Wizkid
- The young footballer has been the toast of Spanish football after creating the winning goal for his side in a La Liga clash against Villareal on Sunday night
- Lamine Yamal, however, has left many Nigerians in tatters after he went on his Insta-story to share a photo of himself with Wizkid’s song playing in the background
There is this famous saying by legendary basketballer Micheal Jordan: “Game always recognises game.”
This statement couldn’t have been more accurate as young Barcelona football wonderkid Lamine Yamal trends online after a sensational performance in just his second La Liga game for the Spanish champions.

Photo credit: @lamineyamal/@wizkidayo
Source: Instagram
Lamine is the youngest player to record an assist in La Liga
In celebration of his immense feat for a 16-year-old, Lamine took to his Instagram page to celebrate, sharing a snap of himself with a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid playing in the background.
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The 16-year-old created the assist that helped Barcelona defeat stubborn La Liga side Villareal.
Nigerians jubilate as Lamine reveal he is a massive fan of Afrobeat singer Wizkid.
See Lamine’s post jamming to Wizzy’s Soco:
See how netizens reacted to Lamine’s post
@flygodT:
“Sabi boy, he’s going to the top.”
@ChrisIdogar:
“There can only be one Starboy, Wizzy Wizkid.”
@Big_ajsumma1:
“Only one star boy❤️, when game recognises game.”
@sakpo0007_:
“Starboy. He is also called WIZKID .Y’all check him out you’ll like his songs.”
@dvnikoko
“It’s actually the record label that owns the song not wizkid .”
@Chidubem_OH:
“Real recognize real .”
@khalifaslimxx:
“Lamine, you’re going far . Starboys link-up”
@Braimahlateef:
“Good music taste going straight to the top.”
Wizkid picks his best footballer between Messi and Ronaldo, many react
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting that renowned Nigerian artist Wizkid recently sparked reactions amongst football fanatics as he picked between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as his best.
Wizkid revealed this in an interview with Red Radio on Thursday, May 15.
At first, it was a little difficult for him to make a choice between the two top players, but when forced to, he ultimately went for Ronaldo.
Source: Legit.ng