Nigerian Artiste Portable Jumps Into Crowd, Delivers ‘Wahala’ Performance at Naija Super 8, Video

• Portable delivered an energetic performance at the ongoing Naija Super 8 tournament in Lagos
• The Nigerian singer performed at half-time of the match between Enyimba and Remo Stars
• He delivered some of his trending songs, including Zazuu Zeh and Apostoli, as fans mobbed him

Rave-of-the-moment Nigerian singer Portable thrilled football fans at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, venue of the ongoing Naija Super 8.

The ‘Zazuu’ crooner delivered an energetic performance during half-time of the opening match of the tournament involving Enyimba and Remo Stars.

As soon as the match referee signalled for the break, Portable ran onto the pitch asking security officials to take him to the spot he was meant to perform.

However, in a swift, the singer who has coined the moniker ‘wahala’ for himself found his way into the stands, taking fans by storm.

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He performed some of his trending songs, including Zazuu Zeh and Apostoli, as he was practically mobbed by fans, who made frantic efforts to take selfies with him. He kept screaming..."wahala wahala wahala. I'm a baboon, I live in the zoo. Zazuuu."

Enyimba 1-2 Remo Stars

Meanwhile, Remo Stars began the tournament on a bright note defeating league champions Enyimba 2-1.

New signing Isaac James opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after he rifled the ball into the back of the net to give his side the lead.

It took just four minutes before the Peoples Elephants restored parity courtesy of a fine finish by Chisom Okereke.

Ogunribigbe Seun restored Remo Stars' lead with a tap-in from close range in the 58th minute as the Ikenne boys held on to take the three points.

After the game, Enyimba coach Finidi George said via ThisDay:

"This is an off-season competition. These boys have not rested. It showed today. I'm happy with my players, despite the loss.

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“Traveling here makes it more difficult for us, compared to where Remo Stars came from. I'm not complaining, Remo Stars have also had the kind of season we had. We want to win every game as sportsmen.”

Akwa United, Sporting Lagos emerge wildcards

Sports Brief earlier reported that Akwa United and Sporting Lagos have been named wildcards for the Naija Super 8 finals, to be held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos from July 7-16.

Sporting Lagos were drawn with current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba, Remo Stars, and Katsina United in group A.

On the other hand, Akwa United will slug it out with 2022 NPFL champions Rivers United, North-East representative Yobe Desert Stars, and Lobi Stars from the North-Central in Group B, The Nation reports.