Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has added and other star to his rank after emerging winner of the goal of the month award for January. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Osimhen goal and performance against AS Roma drew the attention of the Serie A lovers with Roma coach Jose Mourinho liking the super Eagles striker to Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba.
The goal saw Osimhen controlled with his chest a beautiful cross for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before another touch to his lap and then a finish which gave Napoli their first goal in their quest to a 2-1 victory over Roma at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium.
“As voted by yourselves…The @cryptocom #SerieA January goal of the month is @victorosimhen9’s audacious strike in the Derby del Sole. ” The Lega Serie A tweeted.
Red hot Osimhen has scored 14 goals in 16 Serie A games the season, five of which he scored in the month of January which has has earned in a nomination for the Player of the month award alongside Atalanta’s forward Ademola Lookman.
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