Serie A: Osimhen breaks George Weah goal record
Napoli striker, Victor has taken his record breaking season to another level after the Nigeria international secured a slim victory for the Azzuri over Fiorentina from the spot, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Osimhen broken George Weah’s record for the highest African goalscorer in Serie A history.
His goal over the weekend against La Viola not just gave Napoli a 1-0 win but also took his goal tally to 23rd this season, his 47th Serie A goal, edging out Weah (46 goals) to become the highest African goalscorer in the Italian top-flight.
Although Osimhen missed a spot kick earlier in the game but that will not stop the in form striker from achieving the height.
His goal against Udinese Napoli the title for the first time in 33 years with the goal making him highest scoring African player in a single Serie A season.
With four games to the end of the season, Osimhen is most likely to win the Serie A Golden boot. Closest to him Lautaro Martinez on 19 goals.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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