Victor Osimhen Melts Hearts With Emotional Visit to Old Friends in His Former Hood: Video

• Victor Osimhen returned to Lagos after helping Nigeria qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
• The Nigerian international netted a brace as the Super Eagles defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 in Monrovia
• Osimhen has reunited with his old friends in the Olusosun area of Ojota, Lagos, where he grew up

Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen visited his old friends in the Ojota area of Lagos State, where they shared a reunion.

Osimhen grew up in the area and attended Olusosun Primary School during childhood.

Following his successful season after leading Napoli to the Italian Serie A, having scored 26 league goals, the forward returned home to reunite with his old pals.

There was indescribable joy on the faces of the friends as they took turns to share hugs with the former Lille of France striker, who is nicknamed 'Ijaya Olusosun'.

Despite his current status, Osimhen has always paid a courtesy visit to the hood anytime he is in the country, The Cable reports.

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A group of friends under the aegis of ‘Olusosun to the World’ has always celebrated the player’s successes.

Recall that they splashed the cash on a cow and partied all night to celebrate the player's Serie A glory.

And fans have taken to social media to commend the striker for reuniting with his old friends. One said:

“This is what it should be. Never allow pride make you forget your roots, it is God that elevates a man. I love the way he hugs them, it shows his simplicity.”

Another added:

“You see those guys he’s kicking and pushing away? They are his real Gs!”

A fan wrote:

“This is Oregun High School, I know all of them Musa, Mopol, Chidi and the rest. But I didn't see Carlos his coach.”

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The Super Eagles winger helped La Liga side Villarreal finish fifth in the final standings as he emerged as a target for Serie A and Premier League clubs.

After featuring for the Super Eagles in their African Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Sierra Leone in Liberia, the winger returned to Abia State to see his people and take a break.