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Rafiu Durosinmi Threatens Osimhen’s Throne—Will Dethrone Nigerian King This Season?

Rising Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, just 22, is turning heads in Europe with electrifying performances for Viktoria Plzeň, prompting pundits to suggest he could soon eclipse Super Eagles legend Victor Osimhen in form and fan adoration.

This weekend, Rafiu Durosinmi delivered two goals and an assist to dismantle Sparta Praha—and wrested the “Baller of the Week” title from Osimhen himself.

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While Osimhen continues to deliver world-class output for Galatasaray, recent coverage highlights Durosinmi’s rapid rise: clinical finishing, killer instincts, and fearless dominance have given him a breakthrough edge in Nigeria’s booming talent pipeline.

With strong form and growing confidence, the Viktoria Plzeň forward is now being discussed as a genuine challenger to Osimhen’s status as Nigerian football’s premier striker.

As European scouts and Nigerian fans shift attention to this breakout star, the upcoming season promises a duel for headlines, goals, and national glory—between the established titan and his audacious challenger.