Karim Adeyemi, the German forward of Nigerian descent, scored the only goal for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round‑of‑16 first leg against Chelsea at Signal Iduna Park. In a post‑match interview with CBSSportGolazo, the 21‑year‑old speedster explained that his quickness is partly thanks to African cuisine, specifically a Nigerian dish called fufu. “I eat a lot of African foods,” Adeyemi said. “I have good genetics from my dad, so I think it will be difficult to replicate.” When pressed for details, he confirmed, “It is called fufu, and it’s a Nigerian food which is very good.”
Adeyemi laughed when asked whether he is the fastest player in Germany, replying, “I don’t know. It’s one thing I can do well, but other players can excel in other areas.” His goal was a spectacular solo effort: he collected the ball inside his own half, sprinted almost the entire length of the pitch, beat Enzo Fernández with his pace, rounded the goalkeeper, and calmly slotted the ball into an empty net.
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