Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed plans to return to school and obtain a university degree after retiring from football, describing education as a lifelong goal despite his success on the pitch.
Speaking in an interview with Instablog TV, the Galatasaray forward reflected on the lessons he has learned outside the classroom and why he hopes to further his education after his playing career.
“As an adult, not everything I learned in school. There are some kinds of life lessons you encounter through life’s journey,” Osimhen said.
The 27-year-old noted that football careers are relatively short, making it important for players to prepare for life after retirement.
“For me, it would be an amazing thing to also try to get a degree, which I’m still considering because football, you won’t play for so long, probably 20, 25 years, and then you’re done.”
Osimhen said that although he has other opportunities to rely on after hanging up his boots, earning a degree would be a personal accomplishment and a way to motivate younger people.
“In as much as I have a lot of things to fall back to when I’m done, I think it’s still important for me to set an example, to set a standard for the younger generation.”
He also encouraged young people who had suspended their education because of financial or personal challenges not to give up on their academic ambitions.
“Even though you dropped out due to some kind of challenges you have, it’s something you can always go back to. School is always there,” he said.
Osimhen did not disclose when he intends to enrol or the course he hopes to study, but his comments have drawn praise from fans, who described his message as a reminder of the importance of education regardless of career success.
