Nigeria, May 29 -- Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has received a major personal boost ahead of Nigeria's Unity Cup final showdown against Jamaica after welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Melissa.

Turkish giants Trabzonspor confirmed the joyful development in an official statement published on the club's website, congratulating the Nigerian centre-back and revealing the name of the newborn child.

"We wholeheartedly congratulate Chibuike Nwaiwu on the joy of becoming a father and wish their little one, whom they named Jacinta, a healthy and happy life," the club stated.

The heartwarming news arrives at a crucial moment in Nwaiwu's career, with the 22-year-old currently in London preparing with the Super Eagles for Saturday's Uni...