Victor Osimhen Reaches Out to Nigerian Kid Suffering From Bone Marrow Disease

Victor Osimhen Reaches Out to Nigerian Kid Suffering From Bone Marrow Disease

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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  • A Nigerian boy called Christian is currently on medical admission in Italy while suffering from bone marrow disease
  • His condition caught the attention of Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who called to speak with him
  • Christian was so happy to see Osimhen on the video call and he thanked the superstar striker for his kind gesture

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reached out to a Nigerian child named Christian, who is currently suffering from bone marrow disease and is on admission to hospital in Italy.

Osimhen, who is the man of the moment in the Serie A, made a video call with Christian and his family and offered a message of support for his fellow countryman.

According to the video Nigerian sports reporter, Oma Akatugba shared on Twitter, Osimhen was seen urging Christian to be strong as he prayed for quick healing for the young boy.

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Victor Osimhen has proven his class both on and off the football field. Photo by Paolo Bruno.
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Seeing Osimhen on the video call, Christian was emotional and brought to tears as he thanked the Napoli striker for reaching out to him.

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He then begged Osimhen and other Nigerians to continue praying for him so that he could return back home alive.

Christian's message to Victor Osimhen

''Thank you Victor, for calling and supporting me and my family. I am so grateful for this gesture from you and I can just hope that I will get out of this as soon as possible.''

Christian's mother also thanked the star for his support.

''Thank you Osimhen for reaching out to my son and for your support. He had no symptoms of anything; he only complained of body pain and when we got to the hospital and after tests, we got to know the problem.''

Matteo Bonetti backs Victor Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Matteo Bonetti, who is an Italian football pundit, backed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to do well this season for Napoli in all competitions, claiming he has been impressed with his games.

Osimhen is the man of the moment, as his goal gave coach Luciano Spalletti and his wards a 1-0 win over Roma in their last league game.

Some are even of the opinion that Osimhen is currently better than Haaland, Robert Lewandowski and even Karim Benzema, who recently won the Ballon d'Or.

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