December babies! Osimhen, Boniface, and Super Eagles stars who celebrate during the festive season

December is mostly a time for celebration, aside from Christmas, for some of the Super Eagles talents, it’s also the perfect time to mark their birthdays, Soccernet.ng reports.

With many Nigerian players celebrating their birthdays in December, the Nigerian football community also celebrates the stars, aside from the feeling of Christmas that comes with it.

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Among these players are Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen, Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface.

Here’s a closer look at these footballers who share the joy of December birthdays:

Victor Osimhen – December 29

Napoli-owned striker, and Nigeria’s poster boy, Victor Osimhen, was born on December 29, 1998. The Serie A champion has had a phenomenal year with Napoli, Galatasaray, and even the Super Eagles team, scoring goals at will.

On his birthday, the Nigerian shared pictures of himself and his daughter, Haly, with a cake emoji, followed by comments from stars from all spheres of the world.

Bright Osayi-Samuel – December 31

Osayi-Samuel, who is known for his pace, was born on December 31, 1997. The Fenerbahçe right back has been a key asset for both club and country, having showcased his defensive and attacking abilities. Ending the year with a birthday celebration is a fitting highlight for the hard-working player.

Calvin Bassey – December 31

Calvin Bassey, Fulham’s reliable defender, also shares a December 31 birthday, born in 1999. The centre-back has grown into a dependable figure in the Premier League and for the Super Eagles.

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The Nigerian football community will hope his birthday celebrations propel him to new heights in 2024.

Victor Boniface – December 23

Bayer Leverkusen’s rising star Victor Boniface was born on December 23, 2000. The young forward has taken the Bundesliga by storm, earning accolades as one of the league’s top performers this season.

Turning 24, Boniface is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s brightest prospects.

Cyriel Dessers – December 8

Cyriel Dessers was born on December 8, 1994. Currently playing for Rangers FC, Dessers has made a name for himself with his clinical finishing and work ethic. As he celebrates his 30th birthday, the Super Eagles forward continues to inspire with his journey.

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Wilfred Ndidi – December 16

Born December 16, 1996, Wilfred Ndidi remains one of Nigeria’s most consistent midfielders. The Leicester City player is known for his defensive and leadership qualities. Ndidi’s birthday came with a post of himself beside the pool and the caption “Gift from God.”

 

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and 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.

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