Lille's Nigeria International Striker Victor Osimhen Loses Father

Patrick Osimhen, the father of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, has passed away, the Lille goal poacher took to social media to announce the sad news on Sunday morning.

"Rest in peace dad. I have no words to describe this feeling," Osimhen wrote.

Lille have paid homage to the deceased Patrick Osimhen on Twitter, stating : " Today we learned with great sadness of the passing of @victorosimhen9's father.

"The entire LOSC family is joined in grief with Victor and his family. He has our full support during this difficult time."

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Osimhen was nominated for Lille's Player of the Season for the 2019-2020 campaign.

The former Wolfsburg starlet, who scored 18 goals in all competitions last term, was named Lille's Player of the Month for August and September 2019.

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