Papa Mustapha: Super Eagles invitee sparks dating rumours with ‘my wife’ post

Super Eagles and Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Mustapha has sparked reactions after posting a picture of a lady on his social media page, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 23-year-old could not earn a minute during Nigeria’s doubleheader clash against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March and recently hinted at a possible romantic relationship on his Snapchat with the caption “my wife.”

..., featuring a lady wearing a Super Eagles jersey at what appears to be a stadium, was accompanied by a love heart emoji and an affectionate face emoji.

In a follow-up snap, Mustapha shared an image of a couple sitting together, showing only their legs and footwear, which further fueled speculation.

Nigerian football faithfuls have since been speculating whether the footballer has secretly tied the knot or is simply expressing his affection for a special someone. However, Mustapha has yet to provide any clarification on his relationship status.

With Mustapha’s increasing prominence since earning a call-up under Eric Chelle, this post has naturally caught the attention of Nigerian football fans, with many of them eager to know who the mystery woman is in his life.

Who Is the Mystery Lady in Papa Mustapha Daniel’s Snapchat Post?

Papa Daniel’s recent post has led to widespread speculation about her identity and their relationship status. As of now, Daniel has not revealed any further details.

Who is Papa Mustapha Daniel?

Papa Mustapha Daniel is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder. Born in 2002, he started his career with Adanaspor in Turkey before moving to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes.

Having scored three goals and provided two assists in 19 NPFL appearances so far this season, his performances earned him a call-up to the Super Eagles B team in 2024, where he made his international debut in the African Nations Championship qualifiers.

In 2025, he was included in Chelle’s 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. However, he could not play a minute for the team.