Victor Osimhen Opens Up About University Plans After Football Career
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his desire to go back to school and get a university degree after his football career, saying education remains important irrespective of the demands of professional football.
The Nigerian international revealed this in a video making the rounds on social media where he looked back at lessons he has picked up since leaving school and why he looks forward to continuing his education in the future.
Osimhen said life has taught him many things that he could not learn in the class room but that getting a degree would be a personal achievement and a chance to inspire younger people facing similar challenges.
“As an adult, not everything I learned in school, there are some kind of life lessons, you come through life’s journey.”
Galatasaray forward emphasized the importance for players to prepare for life after retirement, noting that a football career is relatively short.
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“So for me, it’s to be an amazing thing to also try to get a degree which I’m still considering because football you won’t play for so long, probably 20, 25 years and then you’re done.”
Osimhen said he also hopes his decision will inspire young people who had to abandon their education due to financial or personal difficulties, stressing that it is never too late to return to the classroom.
“So 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 to set an example, to set a standard for the younger generation that regardless of whether you dropped out due to some kind of challenges you have, it’s something you can always go back to school because the school is always there…”
While the 27-year-old did not reveal when he plans to enrol or what course he will study, his comments have received praise from fans, with many saying his message is a reminder that education is valuable no matter how successful one’s career is.
The video continues to go viral on social media, with fans applauding the Super Eagles star for promoting the importance of lifelong learning and planning for life after football.
