'She has Nigerian roots? — Barcelona star Vicky Lopez's boots with Nigeria-Spain flags spark wild reactions

Izuchukwu Akawor 09:20 - 18 December 2025

'She Has Nigerian Roots? — Barcelona's Vicky Lopez's boots with Nigeria-Spain flags spark wild reactions

The boots told a story some fans didn't know. Vicky Lopez stepped onto the pitch against Paris FC wearing custom boots featuring both the Nigerian and Spanish flags, and social media immediately erupted with questions about her heritage.

Barcelona and Spain international superstar Vicky Lopez's custom boots stole the show before she even touched the ball.

The 19-year-old Barcelona midfielder laced up with the Nigerian and Spanish flags emblazoned on them for the UEFA Women's Champions League clash against Paris FC on Wednesday.

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Social media exploded instantly, with fans buzzing with shock, pride, and questions about her hidden heritage.

Barcelona cruised to a 2-0 victory, clinching top spot in the league phase and a direct path to the quarter-finals as the No. 1 seed. Lopez starred with a goal and an assist, but her footwear turned her into an overnight sensation.

Vicky Lopez was heavily influential in Barcelona's latest win in the UWCL.

One X user posted: "She has Nigerian ancestry? 😲" Another demanded: "Does she have Nigerian parents?!" Quick replies from insiders clarified: "Her mom is Nigerian—Spanish dad. She's repping both flags!"

Born to a Nigerian mother and Spanish father, Lopez has embodied dual heritage throughout her meteoric rise at Barcelona's La Masia academy. Those boots, however, flipped the script, thrusting her backstory into the spotlight amid her on-pitch dominance.

Barcelona’s Vicky López wore boots featuring the flags of Nigeria and Spain against Paris FC, scoring a goal and providing an assist to help her side secure a UEFA Champions League quarter-final spot 🇳🇬🇪🇸.

The 19-year-old was award the Player of the Match 💫 pic.twitter.com/zKMmkwtKtu
— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) December 18, 2025

Match-Highlight Performance Seals the Win

In the 22nd minute, Lopez coolly slotted home a left-footed finish from the center of the box, assisted by Claudia Pina's pinpoint through-ball, breaking the deadlock with tactical poise.

She doubled down early in the second half, threading a precise pass to Caroline Graham Hansen in the 49th minute for the sealer. Lopez's vision and composure showed Barcelona's ruthless control, finishing the phase unbeaten atop the standings.

Vicky Lopez with the woman of the match award.

Off the pitch, the reactions poured in, blending Nigerian joy with global intrigue. "Her achievement hits deep for Nigerians—she's carrying both flags with pride on football's biggest stage," one fan gushed.