Why are Nigerians celebrating Victor James Osimhen for conceeding a red card in their (Napoli) previous game against AS Roma?
Victor James Osimhen narrowly missed last edition of AFCON held in Cameroon, because he sustained an injury few weeks away from the soccer fiesta.
And as a result of that Nigeria could not go far in the tournament as no one was able to rise to the occasion.
When it mattered most in the team which is one phenomenon that V. Osimhen is known for in green white green shirt.
However, Nigerian fans of late getting tensed up each time the golden boy.
He plays ball in Napoli shirt, wishing that what happened last period never repeat again.
Remember, that the V. Osimhen is not only coming to this AFCON as the top scorer in the qualifiers. But also coming as the newly crowned king of African football.
This may be the reason why many Nigerians are celebrating his red card few days ago.
Knowing that he is forever exonerated from potential injuries in Napoli, as he won’t play again for Napoli till after the AFCON.
His red card is indeed a blessing says the Nigerian fans despite the fact that it’s his first career red card.
Similarly, I remember the tears in the eyes of the Egyptian fans in 2018 when M. Salah conceeded an injury in the champion’s leagues final.
The match Liverpool against Real Madrid which eventually limited his game time in Russia 2018 world cup.
Egyptian fans would have preferred M. Salah conceeded a red card, and missed the champion’s league final instead of conceeding the pre_world cup injury.
Red card sometimes can be a blessing, if you doubt this, ask Nigerians and Egyptians.
