Victor Osimhen in his latest interview with BBC revealed how tough it was for him growing up as a child.
The Super Eagles striker who has already scored five goals in Ligue 1 this season for Lille, said he once hawked sachet water on the streets of Lagos when he just seven-years-old.
"I came from a very poor background, seven children and I was the last born. I lost my mom at the age of 6 and it was very difficult for my family because my dad also lost his job around that period. So I was forced to go out and get myself a life.
The Super Eagles striker who has already scored five goals in Ligue 1 this season for Lille, said he once hawked sachet water on the streets of Lagos when he just seven-years-old.
"I came from a very poor background, seven children and I was the last born. I lost my mom at the age of 6 and it was very difficult for my family because my dad also lost his job around that period. So I was forced to go out and get myself a life.
"In Lagos, they sell water (bottle or sachet) which is the easiest but the hardest because you have to run and give somebody the water and collect money.
"It wasn't easy but I had to do it and that set my path in which I will never give up in life no matter the situation or where I am and that gave me the zeal and momentum no matter what life throws at me."
The Nigerian international also talked about his experience with teammate and Portugal star Jose Fonte who promised taking him to a restaurant if he scored on his debut against Nantes.
"Jose Fonte spoke to me and asked 'How many goals will you give me on your debut?' I said I will score two goals and he told me If I scored two goals he will take you to any restaurant
"It wasn't easy but I had to do it and that set my path in which I will never give up in life no matter the situation or where I am and that gave me the zeal and momentum no matter what life throws at me."
The Nigerian international also talked about his experience with teammate and Portugal star Jose Fonte who promised taking him to a restaurant if he scored on his debut against Nantes.
"Jose Fonte spoke to me and asked 'How many goals will you give me on your debut?' I said I will score two goals and he told me If I scored two goals he will take you to any restaurant
"It's not about the restaurant, it's about Jose Fonte and I scored two goals."
The 20-year-old also spoke about how Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o inspired him while growing up.
"I grew up watching Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, Rasheedi Yekini and Emmanuel Adebayor, but Drogba is my role model because he motivates me a lot and I watch his videos on YouTube."
Meanwhile, earlier reports that Alex Iwobi's summer move to Everton from Arsenal has been compared by Man United legend Phil Neville as a big 'fish' in small pond.
The Super Eagles midfielder left his boyhood club for a whopping £35million to Goodison Park after playing 148 matches, scoring 15 goals for Gunners.
The 20-year-old also spoke about how Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o inspired him while growing up.
"I grew up watching Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, Rasheedi Yekini and Emmanuel Adebayor, but Drogba is my role model because he motivates me a lot and I watch his videos on YouTube."
Meanwhile, earlier reports that Alex Iwobi's summer move to Everton from Arsenal has been compared by Man United legend Phil Neville as a big 'fish' in small pond.
The Super Eagles midfielder left his boyhood club for a whopping £35million to Goodison Park after playing 148 matches, scoring 15 goals for Gunners.
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