Osimhen is my role model – Akhabue

An 18- years Mac-Ford Akhabue has named Super Eagles hot shot and on-loan Napoli striker; Victor Osimhen as his role model.

The Oakville Blue Devils of Canada central back said Osimhen’s work rate, determination, resilience and talent inspired him to pick the Edo born Galatasaray player as his role model saying, “he is a complete footballer of this generation”.

According to the former High Park FC player who won New York Cup with Bryst Academy and finalist in the U 17 Imodel Cup, “I will say my role model is Victor Osimhen. Apart from coming from my tribe, Esan, Edo state he is been motivating me in a way.

“He worked hard to be where he is today in football, globally. His work rate, dedication, determination to excel and talent was it for me and ever since I have been monitoring him I see him as a player any serious aspiring young lad should emulate in order to go higher in the game”.

Akhabue who played in the Imodel League at age 15 disclosed that his desire is to take his football artistry beyond his community and export it abroad.and achieve success.

He thus expressed his hope of playing in league 2 and 1 (Semi Pro) this summer.

The youthful defender said, “I want to play for Nigeria, like Osimhen is doing at the moment. That is my ambition and I look forward to working towards that,” he said.