Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says he wants to return to school and obtain a university degree after his football career. Victor Osimhen says education is still important despite the demands of professional football.
The Nigerian international revealed this in a video making the rounds on social media where he looked back at lessons he has picked up since leaving school and why he looks forward to continuing his education in the future.
“Life has taught me many things that I could not learn in the class room but getting a degree would be a personal achievement and an opportunity to inspire younger people who are faced with similar challenges,” Osimhen said.
“Not everything you learn in school, as an adult. There are some sort of life lessons that you learn as you go through life’s journey.”
The Galatasaray striker stressed the need of preparing for life after retirement as a player, saying a football career is relatively short.
“So for me 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.
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Osimhen said he also hopes his decision will inspire young people who had to abandon their education due to financial or personal difficulties, stressing that it is never too late to return to the classroom.
“So as much as I have a lot of things to fall back on when I’m done, I think it’s still important for me to set an example, to set a standard for the younger generation that regardless of whether you dropped out because of some kind of challenges you have, it’s something you can always go back to school because the school is always there…”
The 27-year-old did not say when he plans to enrol or what course he will study but his comments have been praised by fans, with many saying his message is a reminder that education is valuable no matter how successful one’s career is.
The video is still going viral on social media with fans commending the Super Eagles star for preaching the importance of lifelong learning and planning for life after football.