Young Fan Meets Victor Osimhen, Could Not Hold Back Tears After Seeing His Idol

• Victor Osimhen visited Olusosun in Lagos and reunited with the people of his childhood community
• A young fan was moved to tears after meeting the Super Eagles star who led Napoli to the Scudetto
• The Nigerian forward shared a warm embrace with the fan and gave him some words of inspiration

Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, visited his hood in Lagos to reunite with the community and his old friends, leaving one young fan moved to tears.

The striker, who represents Napoli in Italy, grew up in the Olusosun area of Ojota, where he spent several years with his family in the local community.

After leading his side to the Serie A title and ensuring Nigeria earned a ticket to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the 24-year-old is holidaying in Lagos.

Osimhen met with his friends and also took the opportunity to visit the Olusosun Primary School and the Oregun Secondary School in the region, Soccernet reports.

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While presenting gifts to students at one of the schools, a young fan could not help but shed tears after meeting the Super Eagles star face-to-face. An emotional clip on social media showed the youngster in tears and the footballer moving closer to embrace him.

The former Lille of France striker has regularly visited Olusosun when he is in Lagos and he has always supported the community's development.

Emotional young fan meets Osimhen

Fans have taken to social media to react to the clip on Twitter.

One said:

"He was like na inside TV I dey see you but now here I am beside you."

Another added:

"Little boy can't believe he is seeing him live and clear."

A fan wrote:

"I can read the boy's lips and he said I'm a Man U fan."

Osimhen meets old friends

Sports Brief also reported on Osimhen meeting his old friend in Nigeria as they warmly embraced the player nicknamed 'Ijaya Olusosun' on his return to the community.

A group of friends, who call themselves 'Olusosun to the World' have always celebrated his successes, including buying a cow to celebrate the star player's Serie A victory.