Germany goalscorer reveals wholesome reason behind on-pitch moment with Curacao stars
Germany and Curacao players embraced in prayer following their World Cup match on Sunday.
The wholesome moment occurred on the NRG Stadium in Houston pitch after Germany’s 7-1 thumping of the tournament debutantes.
Felix Nmecha had put the four-time winners in front after just six minutes before they were pegged back.
Germany went on to secure a comfortable win, though, with four second-half goals adding gloss to the scoreline.
It came after Nmecha had won a penalty in first half stoppage-time which Kai Havertz converted to make it 3-1 at half-time.
Following the full-time whistle, Nmecha was seen huddling with members of the Curacao side along with teammate Jonathan Tah.
The 25-year-old has now revealed the group had joined together in prayer on the pitch.
Nmecha had been vocal about his Christian faith throughout his career.
When asked why he and Tah had stood in a circle with the Curacao players after the game, Nmecha explained: “In the game we are opponents, but after the game we are all Christians, we are all brothers.”
Nmecha added: “We just did a little prayer together because we are still very grateful.
“The result is, of course, nice for us, but we all believe that Jesus is glorified through the game. That’s why we came and prayed together.”
Who is Felix Nmecha?
The win over Curacao represented Nmecha’s World Cup debut as he appeared for Germany at a major tournament for the first time.
He has now scored twice in nine caps for his country, despite previously representing England at youth level.
Nmecha was capped by the Three Lions up to the under-19s having moved to England with his family in 2007.
Alongside older brother Lukas, who now plays for Leeds United, he later joined Manchester City’s academy.
After 13 years with City, Nmecha moved to Wolfsburg in 2021 before a switch to Borussia Dortmund two years later.
He will be hoping to continue his scoring form at this summer’s tournament when Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday.
They then conclude their group stage campaign against Ecuador on Thursday, June 25.
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