Super Eagles striker and Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen has opened up about the difficult beginnings that shaped his rise to football stardom.

In an emotional interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, Osimhen shared the realities of his childhood, growing up in the slums of Lagos and doing menial jobs just to help his family survive.

“I used to fetch water for ₦80 a trip and washed gutters with spirogyra for ₦30,” he recalled.

Despite the harsh conditions, young Osimhen’s resilience never wavered. He ran errands, hustled on the streets, and remained focused on his dream of one day playing professional football.

His story has inspired countless fans, not just for his success on the pitch, but for the grit and humility he continues to display off it.

“Those moments shaped who I am. I’ll never forget where I came from,” he said.

Osimhen’s journey from washing gutters to winning the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award is a powerful reminder that greatness often comes from the most humble beginnings.