Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has stirred reactions online after sharing a photo of herself with football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
The actress claimed she met Ronaldo alongside a trending personality, Kalu Patic, during a recent trip to Egypt. Expressing excitement, she described both men as her “Igbo brothers,” a remark that quickly drew attention on social media.
In her post, Martins said it was an honour to meet the football icon and praised the encounter as a meeting of “great minds,” while appreciating the opportunity to interact with them.
Her post has since generated mixed reactions, with many users questioning the comment, while others found humour in the statement.
Meanwhile, admiration for Ronaldo among Nigerian celebrities is not new. Actress Funmi Awelewa previously shared her long-standing admiration for the footballer, revealing she once dreamed of marrying a foreigner and had been deeply fascinated by Ronaldo, even collecting items featuring his images. She also recounted her excitement when he once viewed her Instagram story, describing it as a major moment for her.
Similarly, skitmaker Cute Abiola once sparked reactions after posting edited photos of himself with Ronaldo and Argentine star Lionel Messi, playfully claiming encounters with the global icons.
