Osimhen replaces Lorenzo Insigne as Napoli penalty Taker

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been announced as the succeeding penalty taker to Italian International Lorenzo Insigne, who was in charge of the penalty role at the club before he left Napoli to sign for Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.

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Osimhen who joined Napoli from the French Ligue One side LOSC Lille has been having scintillating performance since his arrival scoring 28 goals in 62 appearances.

On Sunday, Napoli held the Spanish side Real Mallorca to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season match and it was the Nigeria forward that scored from the spot for Gli Azzurri.

And the club confirmed through their news outlet that Osimhen will be the penalty taker for the club this season.

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“Osimhen!!! 1-0. But the most important thing: He’s gonna be our penalty kicker this season.” the club said.