Ex-Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba, has advised in-form Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to keep working hard and not see himself as the new Rashidi Yekini like many sports pundits have claimed. Osimhen, 20, has been impressive for both club and country, commanding Man of the Match performances for Lille OSC, which has seen him score 11 goals in 21 appearances for the Les Douges so far this season.
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Despite being on target for the Super Eagles in their opening 2021 AFCON qualifier matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho, Ikpeba has urged him to remain focused and shun comparisons with Yekini. Ikpeba was Yekini’s teammate in the Super Eagles and believes Osimhen has the qualities to be a great striker.
When a boy is doing so well and he starts thinking ‘I’ve landed’, that’s the problem with these young lads. Landing so early can make life difficult for these young lads…
I spoke with Victor (Osimhen) recently in Uyo, I told him he should put his legs down, he should not get carried away, the journey is still long. He is not the new (Rashidi) Yekini yet. He has the potential to be one of the best strikers we have in Nigeria and the Super Eagles. So these players, people around them have to tell them the truth. They have to keep on working hard to get to the top of their professional career.
Victor Ikpeba
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