Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, celebrated his 26th birthday on Sunday in grand style by acquiring a luxurious green Lamborghini Urus, which was also blessed by former Super Eagles forward Obafemi Martins, as reported by PUNCH Sports Extra.
A video emerged showing Martins offering a prayer for Osimhen in front of the impressive vehicle. The moment was followed by Martins taking a sip from a glass, which he then handed to Osimhen, who drank what was left. This act of sipping over a newly acquired vehicle or property is a common Nigerian tradition.
The Lamborghini Urus, which is considered the world’s first super sport utility vehicle, is valued between $237,848 and $269,885, equivalent to approximately N371,994,272 and N422 million, based on Sunday’s exchange rate.
Victor Osimhen’s 26th birthday was widely celebrated across the football world, with the official X handle of the Super Eagles leading the tributes to the country’s joint second all-time highest goal scorer. The post read: “Happy birthday to immediate past Africa Player of the Year, Victor James Osimhen. We wish you all the best today and always, Vic.”
The 2023 CAF Player of the Year was also honored by the continental football body, highlighting his remarkable achievements and contributions to the game.
Victor Osimhen received widespread birthday wishes from across the football world, with notable tributes coming from several of his former and current clubs. Ligue 1, where Osimhen played for Lille between 2019 and 2020, celebrated him with the message: “Happy birthday to the King Victor Osimhen.” His parent club Napoli also honored him with a special birthday design, while his current club, Galatasaray, shared a post featuring his picture, saying, “Today is our football player Victor Osimhen’s birthday! Happy birthday.”
Currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, Osimhen is enjoying a stellar run in Turkey, having scored 12 goals and provided four assists in 15 games across all competitions this season.
