Victor Osimhen Opens Up on His Struggle for Survival After His Mom Died and Father Lost Job

• Victor Osimhen has narrated how he had to survive on the streets of Lagos
• The Nigerian international disclosed that three months after his mother passed away, his father lost his job
• Having lived in the Olusosun suburb, the 24-year stated that he grew up where nothing was promised

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has disclosed that barely three months after his mother passed away, his father also lost his job.

The Napoli striker has once again recounted the travails of his childhood days and how he had to sell water on the streets to survive.

Osimhen, who had his childhood in the Olusosun area of Lagos, Nigeria, stated that he grew up in a neighbourhood where nothing was promised.

He emphasised that it was a tough beginning for himself and the elder ones as they had to depend on menial jobs to feed, BeSoccer reports.

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According to him, at some point, he knew football was the only way for them to live a better life and he had to work so hard.

He said via Jabilanixl on TikTok:

was“I lost my mom when I was a very young boy, and after my mom died, three months later, my father lost his job.

“Things were really hard for me and my elder sisters and brothers, and I had to sell water on the streets in traffic in Lagos. Just to survive, me and my elders.

“It was really tough, and also, where I came from is a place where nothing is promised. No one will tell you they believe in you.

“And I had to do all these things because I feel that football is the only hope I and my family have to survive and to live the better life we are living now.

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“I saw my dad struggle through life and this gives me the never say never attitude.”

Peseiro tips Osimhen for Ballon d’Or

Sports Brief earlier reported that Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro believes Victor Osimhen can win the Ballon d’Or award in the future.

The Nigerian striker is one of the 30 nominees for the prize this year and is up against the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Andre Onana, Yassine Bounou, and others.

He is the first Nigerian male footballer to be nominated for the award prize since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999 and was also nominated for the 2023 The Best FIFA Men's Player crown.