Osaze Odemwingie shows off Lionel Messi World Cup exchanged Jersey

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Osaze Odemwingie unveiled a rare treasure on social media.

The retired forward showed off a jersey exchanged with global icon Lionel Messi.

He sparked widespread interest among fans and collectors alike, with the jersey now set to go under the hammer at an auction.

The jersey stems from the 2014 FIFA World Cup group stage match, where Odemwingie’s Nigeria faced Messi’s Argentina.

The encounter, which ended with a 3-2 victory for Argentina, showcased a competitive battle between the two sides.

Despite the loss, the post-match jersey exchange between Odemwingie and Messi went viral.

This auction showcases Odemwingie’s legacy alongside Messi’s unparalleled career.

He took to his official social media platforms to show off the jersey.

Along with the photo was a message hat said, "Eshin things 😎🤌🏽. One of the feature fund raiser items.

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"World’s most wanted number 10 shirt ? Or Zidane’s World Cup winning shirt ? Or Seedorf,s AC Milan shirt ? #football #soccer."

The jersey’s value is expected to soar as it could fetch millions for World Cup-related memorabilia.