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“I Fetched Water for N80, Cleaned Gutters for N30”: Victor Osimhen Shares Touching Story of Struggles Before Fame

Vanessa by Vanessa
June 20, 2025
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“I Fetched Water for N80, Cleaned Gutters for N30”: Victor Osimhen
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has once again captured hearts—not with his goals this time, but with the raw honesty of his inspiring life story.

In a recent interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, the 26-year-old Napoli star—currently on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray—spoke candidly about the difficult road he travelled before becoming an international football sensation.

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From Ojota Streets to World Stage

Osimhen revealed that growing up in the crowded streets of Lagos came with hardship, hunger, and relentless hustling. As the youngest of six siblings, he took on whatever odd jobs he could find just to help his family make ends meet.

“There was a building in front of my house, a ‘face me I face you’ house. I used to fetch water for people living there for N80 most times,” he shared.

 

But the work didn’t end there.

“I washed gutters. You know when the green stuff—spirogyra—starts coming out? I would clean it for just N30,” he said, describing the filthy, algae-filled drains many would avoid.

 

Selling Water, Newspapers Just to Survive

This isn’t the first time the footballer has reflected on his tough beginnings. In previous interviews, Osimhen recounted selling sachet water and daily sports newspapers at the Ojota bus stop—one of Lagos’ busiest and grittiest transit hubs—to provide food for his family.

Born on December 29, 1998, Osimhen’s rise to fame is nothing short of extraordinary. From those early struggles in the slums of Olusosun to becoming one of Africa’s most celebrated strikers, his story embodies resilience, determination, and the belief that dreams do come true.

 

A Symbol of Hope for Nigerian Youth

Victor Osimhen’s testimony is not just a tale of success—it’s a powerful reminder of the untold stories behind many young Nigerians striving to change their destinies.

His humility and willingness to reflect on his past continue to inspire millions, particularly the youth who see in him a mirror of their own struggles and the possibility of something greater ahead.

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Vanessa

Vanessa

I'm a journalist and relationship columnist. Nigeria Media Merit (NMMA) 1st Runner Up Award Recipient. I'm passionate about arts, entertainment,marriage, religion and politics. I love giving back to society.

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