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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen received a rousing welcome on Saturday after making a surprise appearance in the Ojota area of Lagos, where hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the Nigerian football icon.
Videos circulating on social media showed enthusiastic supporters surrounding the 27-year-old forward as they cheered, chanted his name, recorded videos and struggled to get close to the striker.
The unexpected visit quickly attracted a large crowd, forcing spectators to accompany the Super Eagles star through the busy Lagos neighborhood as admirers celebrated his presence.
The crowd explodes as Osimhen arrives
The atmosphere turned festive following Osimhen’s arrival, with fans abandoning their activities to welcome one of Nigerian football’s biggest stars.
Many fans were seen waving, taking photographs and expressing excitement at the rare opportunity to see the striker in person.
The spontaneous meeting highlighted Osimhen’s growing popularity among Nigerian football lovers, who consider him one of the country’s best players of his generation.
Successful season with Galatasaray
Osimhen’s visit comes after an excellent season with Turkish giants Galatasaray, where he played a vital role in the club’s success.
The prolific striker finished the season as one of the team’s best performers, producing crucial goals and assists that helped Galatasaray secure the domestic trophy and cement his reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous strikers.
His impressive performances have continued to attract interest from several top European clubs ahead of the new season.
Nigeria misses Osimhen at the World Cup
The warm welcome also comes as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway without Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the tournament.
Many football fans continued to express disappointment at the country’s absence from the world competition, with Osimhen widely regarded as one of the biggest stars missing from the competition.
Fans have repeatedly argued that the striker’s quality, goal-scoring ability and energetic style would add excitement to the tournament if Nigeria secured qualification.
Despite the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup, Osimhen remains one of the country’s most celebrated footballers, with fans continuing to support him as he prepares for the next chapter of his career.
