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Source: www.mynigeria.com

Tinubu's use of the slang 'Idan' in congratulatory message to Osimhen excite tweeps

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A photo collage of Victor Osimhen and Bola Tinubu A photo collage of Victor Osimhen and Bola Tinubu

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen's recent achievement in the Napoli shirt has drawn reactions from several Nigerians, at home and abroad.

The 24-year-old striker broke the record of the highest goal-scoring African in the Serie A, scoring his 47th goal in the 1-0 win against Fiorentina.

Osimhen had previously guided Napoli to their first Scudetto title in 33 years with five matches to spare.

The Super Eagles striker's remarkable feat has earned the praise of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and one of his close rivals in the February 25 polls, Peter Obi.

The President-elect in a tweet said: “I think we can all agree that there was another coronation in Italy where our son, Victor Osimhen, claimed the crown as the new King of Serie A! The real deal, or idán gangan as younger folks may describe him; Victor has continued the fine tradition of Nigeria’s footballing excellence on the global stage. We are all proud of him and wish him well in what is already a remarkable career.”



The tweet has drawn several responses. See some below



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