The Nigeria international scored Napoli’s equalizer against Fiorentina and has now scored four goals in his last four league games.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen converted a penalty towards the end of the first half of Napoli’s Serie A match against Fiorentina, finally putting to rest his fears after missing a penalty against Bologna last month, Soccernet.ng reports. I am reporting.
Napoli hosted Fiorentina at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday night, knowing that a win would move them within two points of league leaders AC Milan.
However, Fiorentina did not get the memo and Josip Brekalo was the first to react to the loose ball, giving the away team the lead within the first seven minutes.
Napoli’s efforts to equalize were in vain, with Osimhen giving the home team a penalty five minutes into stoppage time after being tripped by Pietro Terracciano.
A moment of decision followed.
Osimhen, who is designated as Napoli’s penalty kicker, abdicated his responsibility after missing a free kick against Bologna on September 24th.
A huge controversy erupted when the Nigerian striker was mocked on Napoli’s official TikTik and Twitter account for his missed shot. Arsenal legend Thierry Henry described the mistake as “stupid” and “racist”.
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With the ensuing crisis still ongoing, Osimhen denied Napoli penalties in the next two games.
Piotr Zielinski scored a penalty for Rudi Garcia’s side against Udinese and Matteo Politano scored a prestigious penalty against Lecce.
However, against Fiorentina, Osimhen took matters into his own hands and expertly slotted the penalty into the goal, despite goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano almost denying him a chance.
More details shortly.
