Sweeter than his goal - Nigerians react to Victor Osimhen’s mindblowing assist against Cagliari
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Victor Osimhen produces a moment of magic for Napoli against Cagliari |Photo Credit: Imago

Sweeter than his goal - Nigerians react to Victor Osimhen’s mindblowing assist against Cagliari

Asukwo Oduo 11:29 - 18.12.2023

It was not the Super Eagles striker’s goal that got people talking, but his mindblowing assist for his teammate that guaranteed all three points.

Football fans on social media have continued to shower accolades on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after his outstanding performance at the weekend.  

Fresh from winning the CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award, the 24-year-old bagged a goal in midweek to ensure Napoli qualified for the round of 16 and added another outstanding performance at the weekend when Cagliari visited Naples. 

After playing a goalless first half, Napoli needed some motivation going forward. Victor Osimhen stepped up to the plates and delivered an excellent showing at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Coach Walter Mazzarri introduced some fresh legs, and one of them - Mario Rui, delivered a superb cross into the box. Victor Osimhen leaped above his marker to plant a thunderous header into the back of the net.

Osimhen leaps high to put Napoli in front |Pulsesports.ng
Osimhen leaps high to put Napoli in front |Photo Credit: Imago

Osimhen produces magical assist

It was not the Super Eagles striker’s goal that got people talking but his sheer genius to pick out Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the back post.

After Osimhen had put Napoli in front, Cagliari captain Leonardo Pavoletti restored parity, and Napoli were now desperate to get all three points after losing 3 games in a row.

Victor Osimhen touched the ball 9 times in the opposition box despite being surrounded by more than 4 Cagliari players, and he managed to still find the Georgian who restored Napoli’s lead.  

Victor Osimhen surrounded by Cagliari players |Pulsesports.ng
Victor Osimhen surrounded by Cagliari players |Photo Credit: Imago

Reactions: His assist is better than his goal

Football fans flooded Pulse Sports Nigeria Facebook page to sing Osimhen's praise, with many saying Osimhen is truly a world-class striker.

See some comments below; 

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