Victor Osimhen: Looking beyond the goal machine
Victor Osimhen is widely known as a relentless goal scorer and one of the most aggressive forwards of his generation. Yet away from the penalty box, there is a more reflective side to the Super Eagles star that many fans rarely see. On the pitch, Osimhen plays with intensity, constant movement and a visible hunger to score, sometimes clashing with opponents, referees or even teammates. Coaches and analysts say that energy is driven by a deep desire to help his team win and a refusal to accept defeat. Off the field, those close to him describe a very different personality. Friends and teammates talk about a playful, generous figure who often reaches out to younger players and quietly supports people from his Lagos neighbourhood. Osimhen’s rise from street hawking in Lagos to becoming one of Africa’s most feared strikers has […]