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Super Eagles Star, Victor Osimhen Loses Father

by Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
May 24, 2020
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has lost his father.

Osimhen took to his Twitter page on Sunday to announce the passing of his father while sharing a write-up that had “R.I.P. Dad”

He said: “R.I.P. Dad. No words to describe this feeling.”

Osimhen currently plays for French Ligue 1 side, Lille.

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The 21-year-old has drawn the interest of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United in the past.

His current contract with Lille will expire at the end of the 2023/2024 season.

Meanwhile, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and French Ligue 1 club Lille have sent condolence messages to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen over the death of his father.

Reacting to the sad news, NFF wrote on their verified Twitter handle: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Take heart and stay strong @victorosimhen9.”

While Lille wrote: “Today we learned with great sadness of the passing of @victorosimhen9’s father.

“The entire LOSC family is joined in grief with Victor and his family. He has our full support during this difficult time.”

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