"I lost my mom when I was still a very young boy.
My father lost his job. I cleaned gutters for N20, and I started chasing cars in Lagos to sell pure water
"I was born and brought up in Lagos, Nigeria, and I grew up in an area called Olusosun. My humble beginnings were really tough for me.
I lost my mom when I was still a very young boy, and three months after my mom died, my father lost his job.
Things became hard for me, my elder sister, and my brother. I had to sell pure water in the traffic 🚦of Lagos just to survive with my siblings.
I also cleaned gutters for N20 for my landlord—may his soul rest in perfect peace.
I did cleaning jobs for neighbors, like fetching water for them for N80 daily. I found pleasure in doing these things because I believed that when I worked hard to earn this money, I would spend it with caution.
My brother was selling newspapers, while my sister was selling oranges. Meanwhile, I was in the traffic, chasing cars with my pure water. The struggles I went through really shaped me into the man I am today, and I’m truly grateful to God.
Where I came from, nothing was promised. No one would tell you they believed in you. I had to do all these things because I knew football was the only hope my family and I had to survive and live the better life we are living now.
You. Yes, you. Don’t give up. God can bless anybody. Your struggles will not be forgotten. I know it isn’t easy, but it is possible. You’re the next star.
Victor osimhen
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