The people of Naples before the weekend game have planned all week how they intend to paint the city all blue when they finally and official win the Serie A title, but Salernitana ensured the party will be for another day, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Salerno outfit came into the tie with little or no chance but frustrated the Azzurri and escaped the first half unscathed.
Napoli needed to win the game to confirm their first title in 33 years when Diego Maradona led them to a historic second Scudetto.
The home crowd erupted in the 62nd minute when Mathias Olivera met Giacomo Raspadori’s corner kick to head the home side in front.
The celebration was not for long when Boulaye Dia silenced the home crowd with a delightful equalizer in the 84th minute.
Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen trier to put his name on the scoresheet but the Napoli striker missed some chances.
The disappointed home fans left the match venue with heavy feet but will now shift attention to their league tie against Udinese on Friday.
Dare Ogun