Victor Osimhen Reveals How Kelechi Iheanacho Supported Him During First Super Eagles Call-Up

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up about a memorable moment from his first national team call-up in 2017, highlighting how Kelechi Iheanacho supported him during a difficult situation.

Osimhen recalled the incident, which happened in Uyo, when he went to collect boots from Iheanacho but was turned away by a senior player who was sharing a room with the Leicester City forward at the time.

Speaking during a Twitch livestream with Carter Efe, Osimhen shared how Iheanacho reacted to the situation.

“In 2017 in Uyo, I went to collect boots from Kelechi Iheanacho. His roommate, who was a big player then, chased me away,” he said.Iheanacho frowned at his actions and stopped him, held my hand, and took me into his room.”