'My hero' — Osimhen reveals his second biggest influence along with Drogba

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen recently revealed the impact his older brother had on his career, explaining that watching how his sibling took responsibility for their family helped prepare him mentally for the difficulties of life. 

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Victor Osimhen is one of the highest-paid African footballers, netting €21 million annually in salary, loyalty bonus and his image rights. However, his life has not always been rosy, and he came from humble beginnings. 

In an interview with UEFA, the Galatasaray ace explained how losing his mother at such a young age compelled him to mature quickly. 

"I'm the youngest of seven children. I lost my mother at a young age, and my father passed away in 2020,” he said, per Webaslan.

“When I was little, I had to take care of both myself and my siblings. Fortunately, it prepared me for life. Today, I go there and tell the children: 'If I can do it, you can too.'"

Asked who his inspirations were, he gave the usual answer of Didier Drogba. However, in addition, he also mentioned his older brother, terming him his hero. 

“My hero in life is my brother, and my hero in football is Didier Drogba. He was trying to support us by selling sports newspapers. Seeing his determination taught me to be a hard worker.”

“In football, I took Drogba as a role model. I studied his playing style, his stance on the pitch, and even his life outside of football. I learned a lot from him. I owe some of my success to him today."