AFCON 2025: Is It True That Victor Osimhen Visited RCCG After Defeating Algeria? Facts Emerge
- Victor Osimhen's alleged Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) visit after Algeria match at the 2025 AFCON is based on false images
- Images of Osimhen were actually from a crossover service in 2024 at an RCCG church
- The claims of Osimhen flying back to Lagos for service are unverified and misleading
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
Lagos State - The viral images of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, visiting the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) after defeating Algeria on Saturday, January 3, 2026, is mislaeading and false.
Osimhen was said to have flown back to Lagos from Morocco to attend a church service at RCCG on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Source: Getty Images
A Facebook user, Enoch Arthur, posted this on his page after Nigeria defeated the Fennec Foxes of Algeria in the quarter-final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Arthur wrote:
“After Nigeria won yesterday, Victor Osimhen immediately flew to Lagos to attend service at the RCCG this morning.”
He also shared a picture of Osimhen amidst church worshippers at an RCCG church backed his alleged claim.
Verification
As reported by DUBAWA, a keyword search on the image revealed that the photo was shared on Facebook on January 1, 2024.
In the Facebook post, which has two images of Osimhen attending service at an RCCG parish, which is similar to the photo Arthur shared.
Osimhen is reported to have experienced the cross-over night at an RCCG church in Lagos.
A reported by the Vanguard on January 1, 2024, Osimhen attended a crossover service in a church in Lagos on New Year’s Eve.
The image of Osimhen amidst church congregants is similar to the image shared by the Facebook claimant.
Conclusion
There is no evidence that Osimhen left Morocco after defeating Algeria in January 2026 to attend an RCCG church service.
The viral image of Osimhen visiting an RCCG church in Lagos in 2026 is false.
The image was that of Osimhen during a crossover service on December 31, 2024, into January 1, 2024. The image is not recent, hence, it is misleading.
Source: Getty Images
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Nigeria aims for its fourth AFCON title while Morocco seeks its first title since 1976.
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The West African giants will face Morocco in the semi-final of the continental tournament later today, January 14, 2026.
The Pharaohs of Egypt or the Teranga Lions of Senegal await the winner of the encounter in the final on January 18, 2026.
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