Nigerian Father Names Newborn After Arsenal Star Calafiori

Nigerian Father Names Newborn After Arsenal Star Calafiori

An Arsenal supporter in Nigeria has celebrated his admiration for defender Riccardo Calafiori in an unusual way by naming his newborn son after the Italian footballer. A video from the baby’s naming ceremony went viral after it showed “Calafiori” included among the child’s 10 names, drawing attention from Arsenal supporters on social media. The gesture comes as Calafiori prepares for another season with Arsenal following an impressive 2025/26 campaign in which the Gunners won the Premier League title. The Italian defender joined Arsenal from Bologna in July 2024 for a reported £42 million after impressing in Serie A and at Euro 2024. Since arriving in North London, he has established himself as a versatile option for manager Mikel Arteta. Calafiori also made an immediate impact ahead of the new Premier League season, scoring Arsenal’s opening goal in their 3–0 Community Shield victory over Manchercity His attacking ability and willingness to move into midfield have made him a popular figure among Arsenal fans, and one Nigerian supporter has now taken that admiration to a remarkable level. With Arsenal beginning their title defence, the newborn’s unusual name has provided a light-hearted reminder of the strong following the Premier League champions enjoy among Nigerian football fans.