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Photos: Napoli star Osimhen spotted playing card games with AFCON 2013 Champion

The Nigerian star has had an excellent season with the Gli Azzuri, guarding them to winning the Serie A league title and bagging the Serie A top scorer for himself

Napoli star Victor Osimhen recently enjoyed a friendly game of card games with former Super Eagles midfielder and AFCON 2013 champion Ogenyi Onazi, soccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian forward took to his social media platform to share some exciting moments spent with his compatriot, who formerly played for Lazio.

In the shared pictures, Osimhen and Onazi were seen engaged in a game of “Whot,” a popular card game in Nigeria. The images also captured them posing for photographs, showcasing their camaraderie and friendly bond.

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Expressing his delight at the visit, Onazi captioned the pictures on his social media platform, saying, “It was really great to have you at my place last night, so much fun. Oboy na dis picture make me know say I tall,” adding a touch of humour to the post.

The interaction between Osimhen and Onazi provides a glimpse into the strong relationships that exist among Nigerian footballers, even across different generations.

As Osimhen continues to make his mark at Napoli, these off-field moments with seasoned players like Onazi can be invaluable in terms of gaining insights, advice, and inspiration.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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