Osimhen Reveals 3 Idols Who Shaped His Career

Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, has named the pivotal figures who influenced his football journey.

The 27-year-old striker cited former Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba, ex-Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo, and former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel as his inspirations. Osimhen shared these insights during a Twitch livestream with comedian Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

“I attribute all my success to God. And there are some people who, as human beings, put me on the right path,” Osimhen stated. “In terms of football, everyone knows I draw my inspiration from Didier Drogba, and also the likes of Odion Ighalo.”

Osimhen also reminisced about his first encounter with John Obi Mikel when he initially joined the Super Eagles squad.

“I saw him after we’d eaten. I saw him and told him, ‘Senior man, I’m coming to your room.’ He told me to follow him straight away,” Osimhen recalled. “He asked me to come to his room and he sent me money. I can’t say how much he gave me, but he gave me pounds.”