Not every fairy tale comes from Hollywood; some come from the football pitch. Norwegian minnows Bodø/Glimt delivered a seismic upset by beating Italian powerhouse Inter Milan 2–1 at San Siro, sealing a 5–2 aggregate victory. Goals from Haakon Evjen and Jens Petter Hauge propelled the team into the Champions League last 16 — the first time a Norwegian team has achieved such a feat, and on Italian soil no less.

The match itself was dramatic. Inter dominated possession but struggled to break down Glimt’s organised defence. When the underdogs struck on the counter, San Siro fell silent. The away goals rule had already given Glimt an edge; the final whistle turned disbelief into jubilation. Players celebrated in front of their travelling supporters, draped in yellow and chanting long after the final whistle.

It’s a result that reverberated far beyond Norway. In Nairobi, football fans with no direct link to either team cheered an underdog story reminiscent of Harambee Stars’ biggest upsets. Social media filled with jokes about “Vikings conquering Milan” and admiration for the team’s fearless approach. Analysts are already debating whether this is a one‑off fluke or the start of a Nordic revolution in European football. For Bodø/Glimt, the next challenge will be proving this wasn’t just a historic night but the beginning of a sustained run.