{"id":64186,"date":"2025-11-14T19:14:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T19:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/osimhen-apologizes-and-delivers-at-fifa-world-cup"},"modified":"2025-11-14T20:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T20:05:21","slug":"osimhen-apologizes-and-delivers-at-fifa-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/osimhen-apologizes-and-delivers-at-fifa-world-cup","title":{"rendered":"Osimhen Apologizes and Delivers at FIFA World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Victor Osimhen\u2019s night against GAB started with a moment that could have haunted any striker. The Galatasaray forward had a golden opportunity, one that slipped agonizingly wide, leaving fans holding their breath and teammates glancing at one another in disbelief. After the match, Osimhen revealed what went through his mind in that tense moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was asking if we were going straight to penalties or extra time,\u201d he explained to his teammates. When he learned extra time was still on the clock, he turned to them and said, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry, I\u2019m going to correct it.\u201d And true to his word, Osimhen rose to the occasion. He scored not once, but twice, turning his earlier miss into a redemption story that lit up the stadium and lifted the spirits of his team.<\/p>\n<p>His teammates rallied around him, not just for the goals, but for the courage and accountability he showed. Osimhen proved that even in the face of disappointment, belief, focus, and determination can transform a setback into triumph. His message was clear: mistakes are temporary, but resolve and resilience define a player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Victor Osimhen\u2019s night against GAB started with a moment that could have haunted any striker. The Galatasaray forward had a golden opportunity, one that slipped agonizingly wide, leaving fans holding their breath and teammates glancing at one another in disbelief. 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