Osimhen sets another record in first game after winning Serie A

Osimhen sets another record in first game after winning Serie A

Faruq Ibrahim 19:05 - 07.05.2023

Napoli beat Fiorentina 1-0 thanks to a Victor Osimhen strike.

Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen powers Napoli to victory against Fiorentina as they continue to improve their tally despite being champions already.  

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The Diego Armando Maradona Stadium hosted its newly crowned champions today against a spirited Viola side. The hosts played in second gear for most of the game, but an Osimhen attempt from 18 yards ensured no bitter taste in the celebrations. 

How it happened

Napoli looked to return to winning ways after consecutive draws, and they had to do it against a tough Fiorentina team. 

The visitors started brightly and had a couple of chances early on, but Pierluigi Gollini's goal remained unbreached.  

I Partenopei struggled to assert themselves in the game as Fiorentina continued to have the bulk of the ball and consequently create chances, but the title winning defence proved its worth. 

Napoli were much improved returning from the break, and they immediately had a chance to go ahead from the penalty spot, but Victor Osimhen played into the hands of Pietro Terracciano. 

The Nigerian had another chance from the spot in the 74th minute after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was fouled. Aiming for the same spot as the first, Victor fired past a helpless Pietro to give his team the lead.  

Fiorentina had a late charge to attempt to level things up, but Napoli kept their clean sheet as they look to finish the season as strongly as possible. 

Osimhen surpasses George Weah

The Lagos-born striker's goal in the 74th minute of the game takes him above the only African Ballon d'Or winner, George Weah, on the Serie A goalscorer chart. 

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Weah previously held the record for most goals scored by an African in the league with 46; Osimhen's strike took his tally to 47, making him the most prolific African in Italian top flight history. 

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