Crystal Palace marked a historic achievement by winning their first major trophy, the FA Cup, ending a 120-year title drought after defeating Manchester City. The victory was significantly celebrated, even reaching American pop culture when actress Ego Nwodim wore a Crystal Palace jersey on Saturday Night Live. This moment was special as she highlighted her cousin Eberechi Eze, who scored the winning goal. Nwodim's support for her cousin's success and her celebration of this underdog victory showcases the emotional bond and pride within families in sports contexts.
During the goodbyes of the season finale of Saturday Night Live, Ego Nwodim was front and center, rocking the Eagles' third jersey from 2022-23.
...once she turned around to reveal the name and number on the back of the jersey, she was celebrating her cousin Eberechi Eze winning the oldest association football competition in the world.
Ego Nwodim posted to her Instagram earlier on Saturday applause and heart emojis over a photo of Eze holding the FA Cup.
Nwodim donned the same shirt two years ago, which prompted Palace's content team to ask Eze about it.
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