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Victor Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria

Nigeria's forwardVictor Osimhen (R) controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 final match vs Ivory Coast at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. [Sia KAMBOU / AFP]

Victor Osimhen used to sell newspapers in the crowded, traffic-clogged streets of Lagos: now he creates headlines as a consistent scorer for Nigeria and Galatasaray.

As Nigeria prepare to face Group C rivals Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda during December at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, much is expected from the 26-year-old.

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