Nigeria’s SuperEagles and Lille Fc of France striker, Victor  Osimhen has announced the  demise of his  father.

Osimhen, 21, took to the social media on Sunday morning to announce the sad news.

 “RIP Dad. No words to describe this feeling,” Osimhen wrote on his Twitter handle.

The 80-year old and father of seven, reportedly died after a brief illness.

Osimhen’s mother, Christianah had earlier died in 2001.

The young striker enjoyed a fine campaign with Lille, scoring 13 goals in 27 league appearances for the club.