Victor Osimhen, Nigerian footballer and international striker, has shared a personal account of his early life, shedding light on the role faith and community support played during some of his most difficult moments.
Speaking openly in a widely shared video, Osimhen expressed his appreciation for the help he received from Christ Embassy Church and Pastor Chris Oyakhilome during a time when his family was struggling financially.
He shared, “Many Nigerians and Africans say the church doesn’t help but I can’t relate because of what Christ Embassy and Pastor Chris did for me.
“I stopped playing football for two years after finishing secondary school because my family needed money. I was the youngest child of my parents, but I wanted to support them. I started working at Christ Embassy Church, directly under Pastor Chris.
“About 15 of us from the same neighborhood worked together, distributing Rhapsody of Realities books, and we were paid good money.
“Pastor Chris is a kind-hearted man. He prayed for us, fed us, and provided housing. I lived in the church for about five months, only returning home on weekends to see my family. I support Christ Embassy today financially because I know what they do for our community.”
Osimhen pointed out that churches often run schools, clinics, and provide water to underserved communities, even though these efforts don’t always make it into mainstream news. “They help a lot of people, but we hardly see it on the news. We have so many schools and hospitals built by churches. We have community water projects built by churches and so much more.”
