It was a night to remember at the Santiago Bernabéu as Arsenal stunned European giants Real Madrid with a 2-1 win, sealing a commanding 5-1 aggregate triumph to book their place in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. For Gunners fans around the world, it was a moment of glory but for Nollywood legend Chinedu Ikedieze, it was pure ecstasy.
Known for his iconic roles in Nigerian cinema, Chinedu Ikedieze is also an ardent and vocal supporter of Arsenal. Over the years, he has never shied away from expressing his love for the North London club, and he has even gone as far as offering tactical advice to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in an exclusive interview with BestLagos.
Following the historic win, Chinedu took to Instagram in a heartwarming celebration. With visible joy and passion, he recited the beloved Arsenal anthem:
“North London forever,
Whatever the weather,
These streets are our own,
And my heart will leave you never,
My blood will forever,
Run through the stone.”
His emotional delivery struck a chord with fellow fans across the continent, many of whom flooded his comment section with red hearts and praise for his unwavering loyalty to the club.
“Na only Arsenal Madrid dey fear. We beat Real Madrid FC black and blue. Arsenal 5-1 Real Madrid on aggregate. Semifinals here we come!” he wrote.
Arsenal’s semifinal qualification marks a significant milestone for the club, and for fans like Ikedieze, it’s the reward for years of faith, frustration, and unwavering support. With this momentum, the Gunners now set their sights on European glory and you can bet Chinedu Ikedieze will be cheering every step of the way.
