Osimhen scores as Napoli edge Roma

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Osimhen scored again in AS Napoli's win against AS Roma in the Italian Serie A to increase his goals tally to 14 in the league season, Nigeriasocernet.com report.

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He opened score in the 17th minute for the home side as they went on to win by two goals to one at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

The Super Eagles goal poacher controlled a pass from Kwaratskhelia first with his chest then his knee and shot the ball to the roof of the net to leave the home fans in a frenzy.

El Shaarawy restored parity for Jose Mourinho's side in the 74th minute, but Cholito made sure the Napolians went home with all points as he scored the winner in the 86th minute.

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Osimhen has now equalled the highest number of goals he has scored in the league which is 14 with 18 matches left.

 

By Uche Dozie