The Nigerian striker scored a top-class goal against Barcelona in Europe’s top competition on Wednesday night
Former Bayern Munich star Luca Toni spoke highly of Victor Osimhen after the Super Eagles striker scored against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reported.
After a rather quiet phase at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Osimhen showed many why he is one of the best strikers in the game with a strong finish against Barcelona. reminded me.
The Catalans took the lead with a goal from Robert Lewandowski in the 60th minute of the first leg, before Osimhen equalized in the 75th minute of the first leg.
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sent a simple pass as the Nigeria international was under the watchful eye of Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez.
Osimhen received the ball by standing, protected it from his spotter, and with a quick movement turned towards the goal and drove the ball into the net.
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This goal prompted Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to describe Osimhen as a “great champion”.
And it seems to have had a similar effect on retired Italian striker Luca Toni.
Toni, who has scored over 300 goals in his career with some of the world’s biggest clubs such as Juventus, Bayern Munich and Roma, praised Osimhen’s strike.
Toni highlighted how Osimhen evaded the opponent before forcing the goalkeeper to score in the wrong direction, noting that this goal showed that Osimhen is a “real striker” .
According to Tutto Napoli, when appearing as a commentator on Amazon Prime Video, Toni said:
“Osimhen withstood the impact of the defender, protected the ball and rotated well, but the goalkeeper was on the wrong foot in front of the goal.
“A goal from a true striker.
“Napoli played a great game. Although they had a lot to lose, they overcame Barcelona’s dominance and showed that they can threaten Barcelona. They must continue on this path. This team Born to play 4-3-3.”
This season, Osimhen has scored two goals for Napoli in the UEFA Champions League and seven goals in Serie A.
