NIGERIA: Global Football Community Celebrates Victor Osimhen’s 26th Birthday

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria

The Football World United on Sunday, celebrated Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen as he marked his 26th birthday.

From heartfelt social media posts to viral videos, the Galatasaray striker’s milestone was celebrated with fanfare across the globe.

Fans and football enthusiasts took to social media to shower Osimhen with birthday wishes and tributes.

Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) were inundated with messages celebrating the prolific striker, whose career has been marked by remarkable achievements both on and off the pitch.

Prominent Nigerian sports journalist Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) led the wave of admiration, posting: “Happy Birthday Victor Osimhen @victorosimhen9 – God’s Own.”

Similarly, international football platform Le Marca Sports (@lemarcaspors) acknowledged the occasion with a post in Turkish referencing Osimhen’s recent online activity, further highlighting his global appeal.

Among the highlights of the celebrations was a touching moment involving former Super Eagles forward Obafemi Martins.

In a widely shared video, Martins was seen praying over Osimhen’s newly acquired Lamborghini Urus, blessing both the car and the player’s future.

The video, posted by @Olamide0fficial, quickly went viral, with fans praising the emotional gesture. “Obafemi Martins praying on Victor Osimhen’s new Lamborghini Urus,” read the caption, capturing the brotherhood and camaraderie within Nigerian football.

Osimhen’s fans also used the occasion to reminisce about his career highlights. User 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) shared a clip of what they declared to be Osimhen’s “best goal ever,” sparking a conversation about the striker’s unforgettable on-pitch moments.

Speculation about Osimhen’s club future also dominated discussions. Popular football account @Football__Tweet wished him well with a post that read, “Happy birthday to Victor Osimhen, who turns 26 today! Who will he be playing for next season?”

As Osimhen continues to shine at Galatasaray, Turkish football fans also joined in the celebrations. The account Peşindeyiz Galatasaray! (@PesindeyizApp) noted his growing connection with the club, posting in Turkish, “Victor Osimhen’in Galatasaray paylaşımları devam ediyor,” which translates to “Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray posts continue.”

Victor Osimhen’s rise from his humble beginnings in Lagos to becoming a global football star has been nothing short of inspiring.

Known for his relentless drive, clinical finishing, and humility, the striker has earned admiration not just as a footballer but as a role model for millions.