Victor Osimhen starred for Napoli as the Azzurri came up top over Cagliari in Serie A clash, MySportDab reports.
The former Lille forward made waves with a sensational performance against Cagliari in Naples.
After a barren first half, Osimhen broke the goal deadlock to give the home side the lead in the in the 69th minute.
Three minutes after Osimhen’s strike, Cagliari fought back to level terms with a goal from Pavoletti.
Hungrier for all three points, Napoli ramped up attempts to retake the lead but needed a sensation of a performance by Victor Osimhen to make it happen.
Receiving the ball inside Cagliari box, Osimhen was serenaded by Cagliari defenders with his back facing the goal.
Instead of trying to ease off the pressure on him by passing back to his teammate outside the box, the Nigerian striker made a daring move to push through.
He tactfully lobbed the ball repeatedly and then steered himself to safety close to the back post before crossing the ball to Kvicha Kvaratskhelia who slotted it pass Cagliari goalkeeper to make it 2-1 for the home side.
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75’ Victor Osimhen with the assist as he passes the ball to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who doubles the lead for Napoli. #NapoliCagliari #SerieA #napoli #victorosimhen
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Osimhen’s goal and assist ensured Napoli secure all maximum points from Cagliari to stay up the lanes of defending the title.
With the goal, Victor Osimhen now has 7 goals with 2 assists for Napoli this season.
He missed weeks of action for the Neapolitans due to injury but is now on course to register another prolific campaign for the club this season.
Osimhen recently added CAF Africa Footballer of the Year Award to his shelf following his prolific campaign with Napoli last season.
He has been linked with a move to Chelsea but had recently agreed in principle to extend his contract with Napoli till 2026.
