Fans want special award for Osimhen
Napoli supporters were calling for Napoli star Victor Osimhen to get a special award after his stunning assist last night.
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The 24-year-old striker earned legendary status last season by playing an instrumental role in the Italian club ending their 33-year wait for the Italian Serie A title.
The Nigerian international scored 26 goals in 32 top-flight matches and has continued that red-hot form this term with a further eight strikes despite several controversies.
And he had supporters hailing his talents once again last Saturday after his latest piece of magic in the Italian top-flight.
Osimhen had put Napoli ahead against Cagliari in the 69th minute before the visitors levelled to make it 1-1 just moments later.
However, with 75 minutes on the clock, the forward showed why a host of European big boys are chasing his services with a brilliant piece of play to set up the winner.
He received the ball under pressure from a defender with his back to goal around 12 yards out.
The star flicked it up and performed a number of keep-ups with his knee before he turned, powered past three opposition players and fired the ball across goal for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to run in and hammer home and grab the winner.
Footage of the goal was shared by TNT Sports, and it did not take long for supporters to respond to Osimen’s exploits.
“We really need a Puskas for best assists,” replied one fan on social media to the clip. —The Sun
