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Victor Osimhen's Winning Mentality: Iwobi Reveals What Makes Him Special

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Adam Moha

20 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Alex Iwobi reveals Victor Osimhen's winning mentality and what makes him a world-class striker.

Victor Osimhen's Winning Mentality: Iwobi Reveals What Makes Him Special
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'Cheating just to win!' - How Victor Osimhen's training mentality has made him a world-class striker as Alex Iwobi reveals what makes Nigeria team-mate special

Victor Osimhen's Rise to Prominence

Alex Iwobi has explained what makes Nigeria international team-mate Victor Osimhen special, with the Galatasaray striker so determined to be a world-class operator that he is "cheating just to win" in training.

Osimhen's Background and Upbringing

Osimhen was born and raised on the outskirts of Lagos, with a tough start to life - as the youngest of seven children - quickly instilling the fighting spirit that has served him well both personally and professionally.

  • Victor Osimhen was born and raised on the outskirts of Lagos.
  • He is the youngest of seven children.
"Cheating just to win!" - Victor Osimhen's training mentality.

Iwobi's Insights and Family Connections

Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, Fulham playmaker Iwobi has also revealed what it is like having legendary ex-Paris Saint-Germain, Bolton and Super Eagles star Jay-Jay Okocha as an uncle.

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