Nigeria international, John Ogu believes his compatriot Victor Osimhen can fill the void of the legendary striker, Rashidi Yekini.
Red hot Osimhen has scored 12 league goals in 14 appearances for Napoli the season and his form has caught the attention of top clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea and even Real Madrid.
Ogu who plies his trade in Israeli’s Liga Leumit league with Maccabi Jaffa, says Osimhen’s passion for football and hunger for goals and success will spur him onto greater performances for the national team.
“You know (Osimhen) grew up on the streets. He had a tough time. There was a time he had to fright with (Leon) Balogun in training. That’s to tell you how hungry he is for it.
“When I saw people say congratulations to him, I told him it’s not surprising to me. Osimhen will step in the shoes of Rashidi Yekini, “ the former Akwa United man disclosed this in a chat with sports journalist Matthew Edafe and quoted by Sportsbrief via Punch.
Dare Ogun