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Osimhen is currently the highest scoring African player in the history of Serie A. Osimhen won the Golden Boot award at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which Nigeria won. He made his senior international debut in June 2017, and played at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and 2023, reaching the final of the latter tournament.
- 29 December 1998 (age 24)
- 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Victor James Osimhen
Dec 12, 2023 · 12 December 2023. Getty Images. Victor Osimhen is the first Nigerian man to become African Footballer of the Year since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. Victor Osimhen has been hailed as the "new king...
Victor Osimhen‘s journey from the streets of Lagos to becoming one of Africa’s most sought-after strikers is nothing short of remarkable. Osimhen is a prime target for Arsenal to fix their CF ...
Apr 18, 2023 · 18 Apr 2023. Victor Osimhen’s second goal against Juventus in January will live long in the memory of Napoli fans. With Napoli winning 3-1 at home, the Nigerian striker rose above everyone...
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- Kaustubh Pandey
May 12, 2023 · Learn about the Nigerian striker's achievements and records in Serie A, where he surpassed George Weah as the highest-scoring African player in the league's history. Discover other facts and figures of African footballers who have made a mark in Italy.
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Dec 29, 1998 · Transfermarkt provides detailed information on Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian centre-forward who plays for SSC Napoli and the national team. See his date of birth, height, position, market value, contract, caps, goals and more.
Dec 23, 2023 · Associated Press. Sat 23 Dec 2023 17.53 EST. Napoli’s star forward Victor Osimhen has signed a contract extension tying him to the Serie A champions until 2026, but his day did not end well, as...