A video of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen attending a Watch Night service in a local church is making rounds on social media.

In the said video, the 25-year-old was spotted at the Redeemed Christian Church of God Parish in Lagos.

The recently crowned African Player of The Year joined the church's congregation together with millions around the world to welcome the New Year.

It was a moment of pure joy and excitement for the congregation as they welcomed one of their very own with cheers and resounding applause.

Victor Osimhen at a New Year crossover service in Lagos. pic.twitter.com/EDnrQoBZWp

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Osimhen came down to Nigeria ahead of the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast.

The Super Eagles star was released by Napoli for the biennial competition following his sending-off against Roma in the Serie A in his last game.

The suspension meant that the striker had played his last game for his club side in 2023 which prompted his immediate release for the all-important national assignment in Cote D'Ivoire.

Nigeria are drawn in Group A, alongside host Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.

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