Concerns As Osimhen Explains Why It Is Dangerous for Him to Play Without His Mask, Video Trends

• Victor Osimhen has opened up on how dangerous it could be for him to play football without his facemask
• In a video that has left many concerned, Osimhen revealed he still has two screws on his jaw and face
• The Nigerian forward, who would be leading the Super Eagles to play Ivory Coast in the ongoing AFCON, said he has to play with a mask for the rest of his career

Napoli star and Nigerian international footballer Victor Osimhen revealed why he has to use his facemask during matches.

According to the Napoli forward, who was crowned the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, the decision resulted from a previous injury.

Osimhen, during a chat with Brilla FM, said it would be dangerous for him to play in matches as he still has two screws in his jaw and face.

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He said:

“I have to wear my mask for the rest of my football career because I still have 2 screws in my jaw and face."

How Osimhen was injured

Osimhen recounted how he was injured during a match against Cagliari.

The Nigerian star, who would be leading the Super Eagles to play Ivory Coast on Thursday, January 18, at the ongoing AFCON tournament, revealed he clashed with the goalkeeper during his last match.

He revealed the clash was so severe that it resulted in bleeding even with the protective mask on.

“In the last match against Cagliari, when I headed the ball, the goalkeeper hit my face and I bled even with the mask. So it’s too dangerous for me not to use it. I have to keep on using it,” Osimhen said.

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Watch the video of Victor Osimhen speaking about his facemask:

Concerns as Osimhen speaks about his facemask

Legit.ng compiled some of the messages from fans and wellwishers of the football star. See their comments below:

humanheartinfo:

"These players are trying but people don’t care about their life, only the goals. May God continue to protect you all."

olu_flex:

"Everyone has the battle they are fighting."

oluwachris711:

"Wow....football no easy ooo."

iam_sty:

"I love you bro... But abeg no miss goal chance again abeg eehn."

How Osimhen almost boarded Equatorial Guinea team's bus

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Osimhen, who scored a goal against Equatorial Guinea, lost his way after the match.

A clip showed the moment he was seen trying to get on Equatorial Guinea's team bus.

He was, however, directed to the right section to wait for the Super Eagles team bus.

Source: Legit.ng