Victor Osimhen received warm birthday tributes from Galatasaray, former club Lille, and Ligue 1 as the Super Eagles striker celebrated his 26th birthday.
The Nigerian forward, who has enjoyed an outstanding season on loan at Galatasaray, was honoured by all three organisations through messages shared on social media. Softfootball understands the birthday wishes highlighted Osimhen’s lasting impact at both club and league level.
Galatasaray posted on X:
Join us in wishing Victor Osimhen a happy birthday!
while Ligue 1 wrote:
Happy birthday to the King Victor Osimhen.
Former club Lille also joined the celebrations, posting:
Happy birthday, our former striker celebrates his 26th birthday today.
Osimhen first announced himself on the global stage by finishing as the top scorer at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, helping Nigeria lift the trophy.
His journey later took him through Wolfsburg and Lille before he became a Serie A champion and CAF Player of the Year with Napoli.
Now starring for Galatasaray, the Super Eagles striker continues to establish himself as one of Europe’s most prolific forwards.
