Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his desire to return to school and earn a university degree after his football career, saying education remains important despite the demands of professional football.
The Nigerian international made the disclosure in a video currently circulating on social media, where he reflected on the lessons he has learnt since leaving school and explained why he hopes to continue his education in the future.
Osimhen said life has taught him valuable lessons beyond the classroom but believes acquiring a degree would be a personal achievement and an opportunity to inspire younger people facing similar challenges.
“As an adult, not everything I learned in school, there are some kind of life lessons, you encounter through life’s journey.”
The Galatasaray forward noted that a football career is relatively short, making it important for players to prepare for life after retirement.
“So for me, it’s to be an amazing thing to also try to get a degree in which I’m still considering because football you won’t play for so long, probably 20, 25 years and then you’re done.”
Osimhen also said he hopes his decision will encourage young people who were forced to abandon their education because of financial or personal difficulties, stressing that it is never too late to return to the classroom.
“So in as much as I have a lot of things to fall back to when I’m done, I think it’s still important for me for me to set an example, to set a standard for the younger generation that even though you dropped out due to some kind of challenges you have, its something you can always go back to school because the school is always there…”
Although the 27-year-old did not disclose when he intends to enrol or the course he plans to study, his comments have attracted praise from fans, with many describing his message as a reminder that education remains valuable regardless of career success.
The video has continued to circulate widely across social media platforms, with supporters commending the Super Eagles star for encouraging lifelong learning and planning for life beyond football.
(The Sun)