Because of safety concerns, Victor Osimhen has disclosed that he plans to wear a protective mask for the duration of his career.
On November 21, 2021, in a Serie A match against Inter Milan, the Nigerian striker collided with Milan Skriniar and sustained a serious facial injury.
Osimhen, who made a comeback to the pitch wearing a unique protective mask, has made it his signature and is becoming more well-liked among Napoli supporters.
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Osimhen, who is currently playing for the Super Eagles in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, underlined how important the mask is to his security.
He described the continuous risk in an interview with Brilla FM, citing a recent game against Cagliari in which he was involved in a collision with the opposition goalkeeper and ended up with blood on his face despite wearing a mask.
Osimhen added that the mask is essential due to a condition he would carry throughout his career: screws that go through his jaws and face.
“I have to wear the mask for the rest of my career because I have screws that actually pass through my jaws and face. I still have them till now,” he said.
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“The last match I played against Cagliari — when I headed the ball, I had blood on my face, and the goalkeeper also hit my face, and there was blood that was even with the mask on.
“So it is really dangerous for me to play without using the mask, of course.”
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