Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has something extra to celebrate heading into the Unity Cup final — the arrival of his first child, a baby girl named Jacinta, born just days before Nigeria face Jamaica's Reggae Boyz in the showpiece fixture.

Trabzonspor, Nwaiwu's Turkish Super Lig club, confirmed the news on their official website, posting a warm congratulatory message to the 22-year-old and his partner Melissa.