Victor Osimhen: I cleaned gutters, fetched water for N20

Nigerian international footballer, Victor Osimhen has revealed his past story before his rise to fame, stating that he once does menial but filthy jobs for survival at the rate of N20.

The 22-year-old for Lille striker, who is currently enjoying a good run of form for Serie A side Napoli where he has scored 6 goals from six appearances, has explained he did menial jobs like cleaning gutters, fetching water to survive.

“Most people are familiar when I say this because they have come through even worse situations than mine and where I grew up, nothing is promised there because whatever you want to get, you have to work so hard for it,” Osimhen said, quoted by Head Topics.

“I remember when I was growing up, I was cleaning the gutters for 20 Naira, for my landlord and did some cleaning jobs for my neighbours close to my house, fetch water for 80 Naira, I think,” he added.

Victor Osimhen also went further to disclose that he ran after cars in traffic to sell water [pure water] while his brother and sister, sold newspapers and oranges respectively.

“While growing up, my brother was selling newspapers, my sister sold oranges. I was in the traffic with water and I’d had to chase cars, give them water to get the money. I feel like these struggles helped me in life.

“I am grateful for where I am today because of what I’d been through, it shaped me into the man I am. I am really grateful to God for that.”

On his journey to stardom, the Super Eagles striker said:

“It all started like a dream, a boyhood dream from the slum and I feel like I have achieved this feat, it’s one of my biggest achievements in life.”