Victor Osimhen the Goal Merchant, Fast Becoming an Idol at Napoli 

By Sakiru Olopade 

Victor James Osimhen, born on the 29th of December, 1998, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Napoli in serie A.

The 23 year old Nigerian star has become the cynosure of all eyes due to his goal prowess in Napoli’s colour in 2022/23 season.

Victor Osimhen’s profile continues to be on the rise with his midas touch in front of goal, resulting to spectacular goals, banging in goals week in, week out, painting serie A red with amazing goals.

Osimhen’s profile in 2022/23 serie A season so far: the lanky striker played 18 matches (1as sub), he scored 17 goals with 3 assists, scoring 10 at home and 7goals away from home for Napoli.

In the Uefa Champions League: he played 3 matches (1 as sub), 169 minutes played, 56.34 average per match, 1 goal- 0.34 average per match, 6 goal attempts – 2 average per match and 0 assist.

Victor Osimhen’s fantastic form had been major instrument for the Napoli’s assailing lead on top of serie A table. No wonder , big clubs across the Europe are on his radar to sign the prolific striker.

Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea and a host of other teams are jostling to sign him for next season with Napoli placing huge price before they can let go the goal king, VICTOR OSIMHEN.

Let’s hear from OSIMHEN after scoring an hat- trick in one of the serie A matches, played at Diego Maradona stadium.

” I’m having the time of my life and I just want to enjoy it. I’m delighted, I will like to thank the team who have helped me a great deal to settle back into the swing of things after my injury,” he appreciated.

” I will like to congratulate all my teammates, they are top players and the whole squad is blessed with quality. I also like to thank the coach for the faith he’s shown in me and I’m Keen to keep this up, both individually and collectively,” Osimhen reassured.

Victor Osimhen was signed by Napoli from Lille in a club record deal, said to be worth an initial £50 million. The young lad has justified the huge amount spent on him with his consistent goal poaching so far this season.

Napoli is topping the serie A table with a whopping 62 points while Inter Milan is distantly placed second with 44 points.