From Cartwheels to Calm-Downs: Goal celebrations that became national trends, by Martha Gwary How footballers’ post-goal theatrics shaped youth culture, street behaviour and social conversations in Nigeria. Football in Nigeria has never been just about goals. It is also about what happens after the ball hits the net. From choreographed dances to religious gestures, military salutes and comic antics, goal celebrations have gradually evolved into cultural statements capable of influencing fashion, slang, social media trends and even behaviour among young Nigerians. Across viewing centres, school fields, neighbourhood pitches and major stadiums, Nigerian...