Osimhen Seals Endorsement Deal With Reckitt Nigeria, Makers of Dettol Soap

Osimhen Seals Endorsement Deal With Reckitt Nigeria, Makers of Dettol Soap

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:28 PM
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  • Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is expected to lead the attack for the Super Eagles against Guinea Bissau
  • The Napoli strongman has sealed an endorsement deal in Lagos in Tuesday morning, 21 March, with Reckitt Nigeria
  • Osimhen and his teammates at Napoli are currently topping the Serie A standings with 19-point gap

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has sealed a multi-million Naira endorsement deal with Reckitt Nigeria who are the makers of Dettol soap with the unveiling taking place in Lagos.

The Napoli man was said to have landed in Lagos on Monday night, 20 March, and had to wait until the next morning before signing his deal with Reckitt company.

The deal means that Osimhen's face will start appearing on all Reckitt products even though the amount involved in the endorsement was not revealed.

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Osimhen seals endorsement deal with Reckitt Nigeria, makers of Dettol soap. Photo by Nicolò Campo
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According to a photo shared on Twitter by experienced Nigerian reporter, Andrew Randa, Osimhen was seen in celebratory mood while being unveiled by the company.

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The former Lille star has been fantastic this season in Serie A for Napoli, which must have been the major reason that made Reckitt partner with him.

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What next for Victor Osimhen?

After sealing his deal, the forward is now expected to fly to Abuja and join Super Eagles teammates in their preparations for the coming ties against Guinea Bissau.

Jose Peseiro and his players will be at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja for the first leg on Friday, 24 March, before traveling for the return leg three days later.

Okocha wants Osimhen in EPL

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles legend, Jay-Jay Okocha showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen, saying he has been impressed with the Nigerian striker's performances this season.

Osimhen is already set to etch his name into the football history books, judging by his brilliant form for Napoli, where he is currently topping the Serie A scoring table with 21 goals this term.

His brilliance in front of goal has made him a target of many clubs in Europe, who are reportedly preparing to table offers to the Italian club in the summer.

Thanks in part to their lethal striker, Napoli have established a 19-point lead on the Serie A table and are in good position to life the title.

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