Osimhen Visits Former Club Charleroi, Sends Message to Fans

• Victor Osimhen flew to Belgium to meet officials and players of his former club Royal Charleroi
• The striker is currently on holiday due to the fact that Nigeria did not qualify for World Cup
• Osimhen thanked those in charge of Charleroi for the chance they gave him to exhibit his talent

A warming video and photo have been spotted on social media where Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen travelled to visit his former club Royal Charleroi ahead of the resumption of the second round of the season.

Due to the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, leagues in Europe and many parts of the world are currently on break while players whose nations did not qualify are enjoying their holiday.

Charleroi is a Belgian football club playing in the Pro League and their current spell at the highest level of football started in the 2012–13 season.

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Osimhen's years at Charleroi

The Super Eagles striker was with Charleroi from 2018-2019 where he featured in 25 games netting 12 goals before moving to French side Lille.

It was at Lille that Osimhen announced himself properly to the world and his performances helped him with a mega million move to Napoli.

Since joining Napoli in 2022, Osimhen has been an important member of the Italian team and has also won the hearts of fans.

According to the video seen on Instagram, Osimhen thanked those in charge of Charleroi for the chance given to him years back.

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Victor Osimhen in action

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian international Victor Osimhen was in action when Napoli edged past Antalyaspor on Wednesday evening.

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It took the Italian side just 15 minutes into the encounter to take a two-goal lead right inside the famous Antalya Stadium.

Although Osimhen could not register his name on the score sheet, Giacomo Raspadori netted a brace for Luciano Spalletti’s men.

The first goal of the encounter came as early as the 8th minute when Raspadori put up a brilliant individual effort to put his side ahead, firing the ball into the top corner.

About seven minutes later, the second goal of the encounter came courtesy of another brilliant strike.