Osimhen: Drogba, my role model

Golden Eaglets’ goal merchant, Victor Osimhen, has revealed that Ivorian legend, Didier Drogba, is his idol.

Osimhen said he would be aiming to reach the icon’s height in the game.

His words: “Didier Drogba is my role model. He represents the kind of player and person I’d like to be. I hope to develop the same ability to use the ball and score important goals. He’s an icon, a legend. I’d love to be able to play like him – or even better.”

Speaking on the Eaglets outing at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup, Osimhen said: “I feel no pressure at all and if people are really talking about me, that makes me proud.

“I always knew it would be hugely satisfying to get the chance to show what I can do in a tournament like this.”

The Golden Eaglets’ vice-captain is no stranger to taking the scoring prize in a major finals either.

Back in March, he outstripped his rivals at the CAF African U-17 Championship. “That’s true, but scoring goals in a World Cup is different,” he explained. “Everything I’ve been through here has been an incredible experience.”

Osimhen arrived at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 as a serious candidate for the adidas Golden Boot, having sc