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    Victor Osimhen Loses Father

    Adeboye AmosuBy Updated:14 Comments1 Min Read
    Napoli head coach Gennaro Gattuso has addressed rumours linking Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen to the club, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen has been touted to join Napoli, with reports suggesting he has met with president Aurelio De Laurentiis and Gattuso. The 21-year-old has flourished in Lille after arriving from Belgium's Sporting Charleroi at the start of the season, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists in 38 games across all competitions. The young forward was also named the club's player of the year and voted the Best African Player in Ligue 1. "He's different, but I don't want to talk about that. If and when Osimhen joins, then I'll explain the changes," Gattuso told Sky Sports Italia after Wednesday's 2-1 win over Genoa. Gattuso also explained that Poland forward Arkadiusz Milik "wants a change of scenery." Milik's current deal expires at the end of 2020-21 and the Poland international is no closer to signing an extension amid links to Serie A champions Juventus, LaLiga outfit Atletico Madrid and Premier League side Tottenham among others. "It's difficult to find someone better than Milik," Gattuso added. "However, when a player believes his time at a club is over and he wants a change of scenery, you have to listen to him. "You can't try to keep someone against their will, or it's difficult to get them to listen or have the right mentality. You have to respect the wishes of the player." By Adeboye Amosu

    Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has announced the unfortunate demise of his beloved father, reports Completesports.com.

    Osimhen, 21, took to the social media on Sunday morning to announce the sad news.

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    “RIP Dad. No words to describe this feeling,” Osimhen wrote on his Twitter handle.

    The 80-year old and father of seven, reportedly died after a brief illness.

    Osimhen’s mother, Christianah had earlier died in 2001.

    The young striker enjoyed a fine campaign with Lille, scoring 13 goals in 27 league appearances for the club.


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    14 Comments

    3. deo on

      Thinking of you in these difficult times Victor Osimhen.
      My prayers are with you and you family. Stay strong.

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    4. GLORY on

      This earthly life is just nothing but a workshop. After work we go home to rest. Take heart brotherly, your dad lives on.We don’t die, we are eternal beings.

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    7. Chairmanfemi on

      Kai! This news is so heartbreaking. He hasn’t gotten over his mother’s demise since and now this. I pray God grant him the fortitude to bear the loss

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    8. Koko on

      Take heart my brother….who are we to question God? I pray that God will give you and ur families fortitude to overcome this loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace……..Amen

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    9. Prince on

      @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!!

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    10. Ola on

      Although papa died at a ripe age, but no one wishes to loose his beloved, no matter the age. I know how it feels Victor, to loose one’s father because I have been in this shoes for 13yrs. Accept my condolences and stay strong. #VictorOshiemen

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    11. Collins id on

      Great osiwonder, its so unfurtunate that mummy and daddy will not be there to witness your glorious days ahead, please stay strong and remain blessed. May your father soul rest in peace.

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    14. Chidi on

      Accept my condolences, pls stay strong. Death of a parent takes the heart to the past and makes the eyes rain, but this does not prevent us from wishing him eternal rest and your family the courage to bear the irreparable loss. Pls take heart

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