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Victor Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria

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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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