Victor Gidado Celebrates Journey to Compete with Stars

Victor Gidado, a 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder, has shared his journey from playing football on the streets of New Nyanya in Abuja to competing in the Turkish Super Lig against renowned players such as N’Golo Kanté and Romelu Lukaku. Gidado played the full 90 minutes for Gaziantep in their 0-0 home draw against Fenerbahce on September 16, 2026, a moment he described as a significant milestone in his career.

He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Gaziantep in January 2026 after transferring from Slovenian PrvaLiga side Bravo. Gidado reflected on his past experiences watching these players on television and expressed gratitude for his journey, stating, “Life has a funny way of turning the things you once watched from a distance into moments you get to live.” He has made five appearances for Gaziantep this season, contributing to a total of 87 appearances and five goals and five assists over four seasons in Europe.