Nigerians Gather in Mass As Osimhen Returns to Local House Where He Grew Up, Video Breaks Internet

• Victor Osimhen scored 26 goals last season for Napoli in the Serie A
• The Super Eagles star is currently in Nigeria where he is spending his holiday
• Osimhen on Thursday evening, June 22, returned to Olusosun in Lagos

An awesome video has emerged on social media where Nigerians were spotted gathering to see Napoli striker Victor Osimhen who returned to the local house where he grew up in Lagos State.

Osimhen was born in Olusosun where he was made to do some menial jobs while growing up as means of survival before football eventually turned his story from grass to grace.

In the recently concluded season in Europe, Osimhen recorded his name in gold as he helped Napoli to win the Serie A title after 30 years.

The former Lille strongman also became the first African to win the Golden Boot award in the history of the Serie A.

Days after netting a brace for the Super Eagles in their 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in the African Cup of Nations qualifying game, Osimhen returned to Lagos.

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What happened in Olusosun?

According to the video seen on Twitter, Nigerians were seen shouting the name of Osimhen when he arrived at Olusosun to say hello to them.

It was an emotional moment as fans were happy to see the Napoli superstar.

Meanwhile, Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Chelsea and Man United interested in his services.

Victor Osimhen melts the heart

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how 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'.

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