Osimhen’s Secret to Success: Peter Rufai Reveals the Key to Super Eagles Stardom

Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has shed light on why Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, has been able to excel for the Super Eagles while others have struggled.

“Victor Osimhen is a very hardworking player,” Rufai said in an exclusive interview. “He has a lot of dedication and passion for the game. He is always looking for ways to improve his game and that’s what sets him apart from others.”

Rufai, who played for Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup, also praised Osimhen’s ability to adapt to different playing styles. “Osimhen is a very versatile player,” Rufai said. “He can play in different positions and adapt to different playing styles. That’s a very rare quality in a player.”

Victor Osimhen has been in impressive form for Galatasaray this season, scoring 10 goals in 15 appearances. His goal-scoring form has been a major factor in Galatasaray’s success this season.

Osimhen’s success for Galatasaray has also been replicated for the Super Eagles. He has scored 5 goals in 10 appearances for Nigeria, including a goal in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Algeria in a 2022 World Cup qualifier.