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Exclusive: Osimhen Has Written His Name In Gold With Napoli –Akpoborie

By Austin AkhilomenMay 5, 2023No Comments1 Min Read

Napoli fans join Napoli's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen (C) as he celebrates after the Italian Serie A football match between Udinese and Napoli on May 4, 2023 at the Friuli stadium in Udine. - Napoli ended a 33-year wait to win Italy's Serie A on May 4 after a 1-1 draw at Udinese secured their third league title and emulated the great teams led by Diego Maradona. (Photo by Andrea STACCIOLI / AFP) (Photo by ANDREA STACCIOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Nigerian forward, Jonathan Akpoborie has heaped praises on Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen for leading Napoli to win the Serie A title.

Recall that Napoli held Udinese to a 1-1 draw thanks to Osimhen’s goal that help the team claim a first title in 33 years for Napoli.

However, in a chat with Completesports.com, Akpoborie stated that the Nigerian international has written his name in gold in Napoli and history will never forget him.

“I am sure history will never forget Osimhen as far as Napoli and the Serie A are concern.

“He started and took the Napoli to the promise land of winning the Serie A title after 33 years since late Diego Maradona won the trophy for Napoli.

“Like Maradona, History will never forget Osimhen. His goals played a key role in their title winning feat.”