Napoli-owned star Victor Osimhen spreads Christmas joy in Olusosun after Kayserispor demolition job (PHOTOS)

Victor Osimhen has returned to Nigeria to spread holiday cheer and bring smiles to the faces of women and youths in Olusosun, Ojota, where he spent his early years, Soccernet.ng reports.

It has been an eventful year for the Super Eagles star, who began 2024 with his second Africa Cup of Nations medal.

Osimhen played a pivotal role in helping Nigeria secure a runners-up finish at the AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, adding a silver medal to the bronze he earned at the 2019 edition.

Despite Napoli’s struggles, Osimhen delivered an impressive 17 goals and four assists in 32 appearances across all competitions in the 2023/24 season.

Serie A: FC Inter vs SSC Napoli Italy, Milan, march 17 2024: Victor Osimhen SSC Napoli seated in the bench prior to kick-off during soccer game FC Inter vs SSC Napoli, Serie A 2023-2024 day 28 at San Siro Stadium Milan Lombardy Italy. Photo by IMAGO

Though heavily linked with Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, and Manchester United in the summer, a blockbuster transfer failed to materialise, leading to a loan move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Osimhen has been in scintillating form for Galatasaray, scoring 12 goals and providing five assists in just 15 matches across the Süper Lig and Europa League.

His most recent contribution came with a brace in Galatasaray’s commanding 5-1 victory over Kayserispor, their final match of the year.

Victor Osimhen: Spreading Cheer in Nigeria

As is customary, Osimhen is spending part of his holiday break in Nigeria, with one of his first stops being the Tony Elumelu all-white party, an event graced by Nigeria’s elite.

The striker, fresh off a remarkable half-season, mingled with top celebrities, including the billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu.

The Galatasaray forward then returned to Olusosun, the Lagos slum where he grew up, to give back to the community that shaped him.

Olusosun is situated near Ojota, with its towering landfill serving as a grim reminder of the area’s economic challenges.

Despite his global fame, Osimhen makes it a point to reconnect with his roots every year.

Last Christmas, he visited Olusosun with his CAF Player of the Year award after inspiring Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years.

This year, the Super Eagles star came bearing gifts.

On Christmas Eve, Osimhen distributed 2,000 tricycles, bags of rice, cartons of noodles, and other food items to residents.

He instructed that food items be given to mothers while tricycles were allocated to the youth, offering them a means of livelihood.

This heartwarming gesture points to Osimhen’s commitment to uplifting his community, even as his star continues to shine on the global stage.

Generosity in the Festive Season

Osimhen is not the only Nigerian footballer spreading goodwill this season.

Fulham’s Alex Iwobi has opened shops providing free meals in London, while Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has been involved in similar initiatives in Belgium.

This post was last modified on December 25, 2024 12:33 pm

Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele

Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad. From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.

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  • I'm absolutely impressed with this good gesture of humanitarian efforts by Victor Osimhen. The lives he touched would never forget him and their prayers will be light to his sojourn in abroad via football career.
    In fact, poverty is a conspicuous disease that needs amelioration. More good and hearted Nigerians are needed to help put means of lively hood for average Nigerians . God bless benefactors and Nigeria

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