News

Tobenna Uchendu: Viral social media football wonderkid meets Napoli’s Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles Serie A winning forward, Victor Osimhen, after his goal last night, met with football wonderkid, Tobenna Uchendu.

Young football prodigy, Tobenna Uchendu, who has put the football world in awe with his brilliant football skills at a very young age, has met Napoli’s talisman, Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.

The now two-year-old, who has been rocking the entire world with the mastery of the ball at his feet at over just 24 months old. Tobenna is already two-footed, runs with the ball very well, and is never shy to take a shot on goal.

Tobeenna has been viewed on multiple sports channels and media houses across the world and met with World-Cup Winner, Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, and other Chelsea stars, has now met with Osimhen after the Nigerian striker scored a century of career club goals last night.

It was a memorable night for Osimhen and Tobenna, as his visit commemorated the celebration for the striker. Osimhen was also awarded the Serie A top-scorer award last night.

Tobenna’s father, Obi Uchendu, earlier, in an exclusive interview with Soccernet.ng revealed that he would love his son to have a kick of the ball with Osimhen and is willing to do whatever he takes.

The father made his request known to the Napoli striker on X (formerly called Twitter), and the striker responded with the statement; “I’ll see what I can do”.

After the Napoli game, Osimhen met with Tobenna and his family, and the two-year-old wasted no time in showing he was hyped to meet his hero.

Immediately Tobenna’s gaze fell on Osimhen, he stretched his arms and the Napoli star took the little boy into his arms, and assured the Father that the boy was born to be a baller.

Osimhen honoured his promise and took it to a whole new level when he invited Starboyy to train with him, and they enjoyed a training session together, with Osimhen imitating a video Assistant referee simulation on the field of play.

Tobenna was earlier invited to Stamford Bridge for the Blues’ game against Luton Town. Chelsea won the game, with a brace from Raheem Sterling, and Nikolas Jackson, all of whom Tobenna had met prior.

Adefolahan Guerreiro

Adefolahan is a multilingual journalist and writer at Soccernet Nigeria. With a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a track record of involvement in College sports, Adefolahan is focused on crafting engaging football content and utilising his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. He has interviewed Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.

Share
Published by
Adefolahan Guerreiro

Recent Posts

WAFU U17: Nigeria 1-0 Niger – Adams’ strike gives Eaglets first victory

Rapha Adams scored the only goal for Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in their 1-0 win over… Read More

11 hours ago

Awoniyi and Aina escape Premier League relegation after closing-day win over condemned Burnley

Super Eagles stars Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina have escaped relegation from the Premier League… Read More

13 hours ago

Iwobi and Bassey help Fulham defeat Luton Town, securing Premier League stay for Awoniyi and Ola Aina

Taiwo Awoniyi's Nottingham Forest were beneficiaries of Fulham's 4-2 victory over Luton Town as they… Read More

13 hours ago

Ajax and Louis Van Gaal send emotional consolation message to Babaginda Tijani

Vitesse and AFC Ajax players sent an emotional condolence message to former Super Eagles winger,… Read More

14 hours ago

“I’m happy” – Paul Offor without regrets after parting ways with Sporting Lagos

Former Sporting Lagos head coach, Paul Offor, has revealed that he has no regrets over… Read More

15 hours ago

English Football Association commission Nigerian artist to design special FA Cup trophy

The English Football Association have commissioned Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, popularly known as Olaolu Slawn,… Read More

17 hours ago