The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and French Ligue 1 club Lille have have sent condolence messages to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen over the death of his father, Completesports.com reports.
Osimhen, 21, announced the unfortunate demise of his father via his Twitter handle on Sunday morning.
“RIP Dad. No words to describe this feeling,” Osimhen wrote on his Twitter handle.
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And reacting to the sad news, the 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.”
By James Agberebi
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Sorry for the loss dear brother. It is unfortunate to learn about this at this critical moment. May his soul rest in peace. Please just be strong okay.
@Victor Osimhen
Take heart and be strong, bro!!!
My deep condolences to you and the rest of the family!
Keeping you all in our prayers in this sad times!!!
May your Dad’s soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in the peace of The Most High, Amen!!