Videos of Osimhen enjoying a night out in Lagos surfaced on Snapchat on Saturday morning, capturing the Super Eagles striker in the company of his teammates and two Super Falcons stars.
Among those seen in the Snapchat stories, shared by skit maker Doctrocraze, were Osimhen, 2013 AFCON winner Kenneth Omeruo, Victor Boniface, and Super Falcons duo Asisat Oshoala and Michelle Alozie.
While Osimhen, recently crowned African Player of the Year for 2023, celebrated his 25th birthday with fellow footballers, Napoli faced fresh challenges in Serie A. The defending champions extended their winless streak to three matches after a goalless draw against Monza at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Friday night.
Despite Napoli’s struggles on the pitch, Osimhen, suspended for the game due to a red card against AS Roma in the previous match, seemed carefree as he embraced the festivities with his national teammates and compatriots, providing a brief respite from the pressures of his club’s performance.
With the latest setback, Osimhen’s appearance at the club could provoke the club fans and debates over the player’s focus and off-field conduct.
Asisat Oshoala and Michelle Alozie were also part of the party.
However, it does seem the African Player of the Year’s night of fun with his peers came with backing from the club as he prepares to lead Nigeria to glory at the AFCON2023 in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Napoli star, Omeruo, and Boniface were all included in the Super Eagles 25-man squad expected to bring home a fourth AFCON title for the country.
