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The Digest:

World football governing body FIFA has paid tribute to Victor Osimhen, celebrating his record-breaking 10-goal performance at the 2015 U-17 World Cup. The tribute highlights the tournament that launched the Nigerian superstar, where his unprecedented goal haul propelled the Golden Eaglets to a historic title and shattered a long-standing competition record.

Key Points:
  • FIFA honored Victor Osimhen's 10-goal record at the 2015 U-17 World Cup.
  • He set the record for the most goals in a single tournament edition.
  • Osimhen scored in all but one of Nigeria's seven matches in Chile.
  • His performance included a hat-trick against Australia in the knockout stages.
  • The striker led the Golden Eaglets to Nigeria's fifth U-17 World Cup title.
  • The feat served as his definitive launchpad to European football.
  • FIFA shared a compilation of all 10 goals across its social media platforms.
The tribute serves as a powerful reminder that today's global superstars are often forged in the fiery crucible of youth tournaments, where raw talent first announces itself to the world.

Sources: Soccernet