Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has emotionally reflected on his difficult upbringing, revealing how financial hardship shaped his early life before he became a global football star.
Speaking about his childhood, Osimhen explained that his mother was the main provider in the family while she was alive, and despite that, there was no conflict between his parents over finances.
According to him:
“My mom was the breadwinner of the family, but she and my dad never had issues because of it.”
The football star added that life became extremely difficult after his mother passed away, leaving the family in severe financial struggle.
He said:
“It broke my dad and we started facing serious struggles. I used to hide anytime I saw the landlord coming because he would insult me over the rent my dad owed.”
His emotional revelation quickly went viral, with many Nigerians praising his resilience and celebrating how he rose from hardship to international success.
Social media reactions showed strong support for the striker. One user wrote:
“Despite the past, Osimhen keeps showing up for the street. God will bless you more.”
Another user commented:
“No condition is permanent in this life, may God help us.”
Some users also used the moment to reflect on family dynamics, especially the role of women who support households financially. One reaction read:
“There are a lot of women who are breadwinners in their marriage and they don’t speak or act like it.”
However, not everyone was fully convinced, as a few social media users questioned the story, suggesting that celebrities sometimes exaggerate their struggles for public sympathy. One user wrote:
“All this fit be cooked up story make the success thing loud.”
Despite mixed reactions, many fans continued to celebrate Osimhen’s journey and his achievements in world football, describing him as a symbol of perseverance and hope.
“My mom was the breadwinner of the family, but she and my dad never had issues because of it.
It broke my dad and we started facing serious struggles, I used to hide anytime I saw the landlord coming because he would insult me over the rent my dad owed.”😢💔
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— DAMI FOREIGN🥶 (@TheDamiForeign) May 19, 2026
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