Former Super eagles and Ajax Amstadam winger, Tijani Babangida, has urges Victor Osimhen to do more if he must me matched with world class players of the world and subsequently brake the record of Rashidi Yekini.
The Lille forward has been brilliant over the last two seasons, but the former Nigeria international has charged him to aim for the very top. The Olympics gold medalist believes that Victor Osimhen has the qualities to deliver quality performances at the level of both Messi and Ronaldo should he work hard enough.
Osimhen put behind a frustrating period at Wolfsburg to smash home 20 goals for Sporting Charleroi last season, earning a €12 million move to Lille in the summer. The 21-year-old has been an instant hit at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, netting 18 times from 36 outings across all competitions, while accounting for six assists.
The youngster’s profile has seen him being likened to Nigeria football great Rashidi Yekini, while his form has seen him linked with a summer move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs. Tijani Babangida is quite happy that Osimhen is fulfilling his potential, but he wants the Lille star to place more focus on becoming one of the game’s finest.
In an interview with goal.com Babangida gave an overview on Victor Osimen
“I watched him in the Champions League when he played against my club, Ajax, even though they lost, and I must say that he is not doing badly,” Babangida.
“I also follow him in the French league, and it’s not surprising that the big clubs are coming for him. “He should never be satisfied with what he has. He should always try to play at Messi and Ronaldo’s levels, which is difficult but realistic. If a good offer comes, he has to go, but for now, he should focus on Lille and respect his contract.”
Victor Osimhen has scored a total of 4 goals for the Super Eagles of Nigeria but has an impressive 13 goals in the French ligue 1.
