Lookman scores but not enough as Osimhen returns to assist Napoli to victory

Published on: 26 November 2023

Victor Osimhen's Napoli emerged winner over Atalanta's Ademola Lookman as the two Nigeria forwards played went head to head on Saturday in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The duo were instrumental in the match day 13 encounter at the Gewiss Stadium which ended 1-2 in favour of the Napolians.

After Kvaratskhelia put the reigning champions of the league in front at the 44th minute, leaving the tie 0-1 at the half time.

However, parity was restored by Atalanta 8 minutes into the game as Nigeria's Lookman headed in a perfect cross from Hans Hateboer.

The goal became Lookman's 4-goal involvement in the last 5 Italian Serie A matches.

Napoli brought in Osimhen and Eljif Elmas in the 64th minute and 10 minutes later the two combined to score the second for Napoli.

After a mistake by the goalkeeper, the ball came to Osimhen who stretched to hit the pass to Elmas who hit the ball into the net.

The victory which hands Walter Mazzarri his first  lift the Partenopei above Milan to third place in the Serie A table.

 

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