The defender posted a heartwarming photo of himself holding the newborn, captioning it, “Best gift ever.” The couple, who have been together since 2022, recently marked their second anniversary. Fontes also confirmed the birth, posting photos from the hospital on her page.
The development sheds light on Onyemaechi’s absence from the Super Eagles’ training camp after Friday’s friendly against Iran, which had raised questions. His availability for Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against Jordan on Tuesday now remains uncertain.
The 26-year-old had featured in the match against Iran before departing to be with his partner for the delivery. Fontes, a regular supporter at his games, had earlier announced her pregnancy in March with social media posts showing her baby bump.
Onyemaechi currently plays for Greek side Olympiacos F.C., while the couple has yet to reveal the baby’s gender.
