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I worked for Pastor Chris — Osimhen narrates when he left football to make money at Christ Embassy

Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen recently shed some light on his humble beginnings, revealing that he once worked for a Pastor Chris Oyakhilome project at Christ Embassy.

The 26-year-old would see himself settle comfortably amongst the top five transfer fees paid for African footballers should his €75 million release clause be triggered this summer. He is also one of the highest-paid African footballers in the game.

However, Osimhen’s story only recently became associated with affluence, as before football, he had few prospects; washing spirogyra-ridden gutters or hawking in traffic were some of the things he did for money.

What Osimhen said

In a recent tell-all interview with legendary Nigerian broadcaster ‘Daddy Freeze’, Osimhen told more of his story, revealing that he also worked in Christ Embassy, one of the better-known Pentecostal churches in the country.

Osimhen’s talents had always been obvious, but after his secondary school education, his future seemed bleak football-wise, and he almost quit, prioritising menial jobs to support his family.

“After I finished secondary school, I wasn't playing football for almost 2 years,” Osimhen told Freeze. “I stopped because I was literally playing it without anything; I was just training and just playing ‘Jeun jeun’ [as a mercenary], but nothing was really coming out of it.”

Osimhen’s story eventually changed when, in 2014, he impressed in the literal ‘15 minutes of fame’ during the U-17 mass trial, which saw him join Emmanuel Amuneke’s triumphant squad for the 2015 World Cup. But before glory was the grind.

“I needed to support my family. I needed to because they were doing the most for me, you know, even if I was the last born,” he continued.

“I think I still needed to help them in some certain way, so I started working in Christ Embassy. Yeah, I was working. I was working for Pastor Chris, who was doing some signing up his members for something

“I met him one-on-one, like, in front of me. I met him one-on-one. And as at that time, it was not just me. Almost like 15 of the guys in the same hood with me. We were working there, and some other guys who were, like, sleeping in the church.

Source: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/i-worked-for-pastor-chris-osimhen-narrates-when-he-left-football-to-make-money-at-christ-embassy-2025062014333426319

Why no epl team wan take this guy serious ?

He is talking too much.

He should focus on getting a club.

Else Napoli will useless his career

Cho cho Cho cho no evidence . ............
I washed a gutter
I slept in the market
I never had food to eat.

So much gossip for a male figure

Wow humble beginning is not a crime but remaining in poverty for life is not noble..do your best to horn your talent especially when you are still young ..e get why...but stealing in the guess of yahoo Yahoo will ruin life permanently and so is not an option...but the guy shouldn't be carried away by fame and money and focus on his career..u hardly see world class players like messi and co...

What sort of work?.......................

Am happy that your story is now turning to success

How many words was I supposed to type again before am allowed to post

lordm:
He is talking too much.

He should focus on getting a club.

Else Napoli will useless his career

So this interview is what will stop him from sorting out his career?

Mehn so many of you just have a bunch of nothing in your heads.

The story done change..

Story to glory..

Congratulations Osimhen

There's always a story to tell about the past

The math is not matching. Finished secondary school, stayed out of the game for 2 yrs then got back in 2015 at what age? + 10yrs = 26yrs?

Story dey sweet if you don make am but if you never make am, na make you still dey gather the storyline ooo.

Me like this still dey gather the storyline.
Until when Baba GOD, go carry my Ogo enter International Levels.

But make Oshimen, give us details of the work wen him do for Pst. Chris naw

Pastor Chris on this one again.
I really appreciate his community efforts to at least give people some kinda survival help. This has really helped many in the gospel entertainment sector to become big earners.
And to Osimhen my guy, keep keeping on strong and no let dem dem don't go there or stay here ruin you of your prowesses and dreams.
Enjoy!

Honestly this news is not clear. And what is the essence?

Omenapounds:
How many words was I supposed to type again before am allowed to post

Just 10 .

The guy na correct guy, I like him on the field explosion, but e get temper issues where d affect am off field, and na big turn off for most coaches, as e fit divide dressing room. He needs to start behaving as a professional.

I would love to see him play for Liverpool FC.

What work did you do for Pastor Chris at that tender age? I know that there are a lot of young men and women hanging around CA just to hustle.

Too much negative comments, why do unsuccessful people hate hearing the humble beginning of successful people

Sportsmatter:
Source: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/i-worked-for-pastor-chris-osimhen-narrates-when-he-left-football-to-make-money-at-christ-embassy-2025062014333426319

If he didn’t play for two years after secondary school before he was drafted in 2014 to participate in the U-17 team, then how old was he when he finished secondary school

Could someone please help us out with the arithmetic.

You are pained because the story has been linked to the church and Jesus is glorified. Only if you know how great the Lord has helped people through His church and His servants all over the world. Don't be over pained, just deal with it!

RollinTNDA:
Forget say Pastor Chris na werey
The man has had many successful people trace their upcoming to him.

Rema and Oshimen are good examples.

Na to go fetch water for Pastor Chris, Make I follow do interviews after I blow and brag about how I used to fetch water for him.🤣🤣

Mrfeel:
Too much negative comments, why do unsuccessful people hate hearing the humble beginning of successful people

Are the negative comments true or false

Emary:
The math is not matching. Finished secondary school, stayed out of the game for 2 yrs then got back in 2015 at what age? + 10yrs = 26yrs?

Thank you for the observation.
2015 till now is 10 years.

He played at the under 17 WC in 2015, meaning he was 16 years at the time (he's currently 26)

He didn't play football for 2 years after secondary school, meaning he finished secondary school at 14 years.

Now, it's the observer's choice to believe or not believe that

God has blessed your hustle, Glory to his name. Hallelujah.

Go to Saudi Arabia and bring the money.
Leave all these big names from Europe
Almost 1 million USD every week!!!
What are you waiting for!?

From the story, he finished secondary school aged 13years

He played U17 after finishing secondary school

Sportsmatter:
Source: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/i-worked-for-pastor-chris-osimhen-narrates-when-he-left-football-to-make-money-at-christ-embassy-2025062014333426319

Ok what should we do with this information