Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has urged striker Victor Osimhen to make a move to the English Premier League this summer if he wants to maintain his global relevance and career momentum.
Speaking during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3FM, Oliseh emphasised that while Osimhen is a valuable asset to Nigerian football, there are still areas he must improve to reach the top tier of global football.
“I think he (Osimhen) is a huge asset to Nigerian football,” Oliseh said. “But like every top asset, we all have our shortcomings. We have to be able to find solutions and work around them.”
Oliseh noted that Osimhen’s long-standing links to top Premier League sides like Arsenal and Chelsea reflect his growing reputation, but stressed that playing in the Premier League would offer the striker the platform to compete at the highest level consistently.
“This is a player that, if he wants to continue to be in the limelight, he has to go to the Premier League. Nigerians want to see him there,” Oliseh added. “But for him to play that way—for him to become that big—there are many things he has to change.”
Osimhen, who recently completed another strong season with Napoli, has been a target for several European clubs. However, his next move is seen as crucial, especially with Nigeria looking to build a formidable team ahead of the 2025 AFCON and 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
