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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is making his claim as one of the greatest goalscorers to come out of Africa after setting two Serie A records that would be nearly impossible to surpass
Victor Osimhen, Napoli’s Nigerian football sensation, has put in incredible performances for the Partenopei, earning him a new bumper contract at the club.
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CAFAwards2023: Osimhen beats Hakimi and Salah to become first Nigerian African Best in 24 years
Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has shrugged off competition from Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi to win the African Footballer of the Year Award.
The Super Eagles striker has set some extraordinary records that will surely stand the test of time and prove challenging for other African players to surpass, including these two particularly remarkable milestones.
1. The highest African goalscorer of all time In Serie A
Osimhen made a significant mark in the Italian Serie A during the 2022/23 season when Napoli claimed their first league title since 1990 when Diego Maradona played for them.
Osimhen was Napoli’s top scorer that season and also became the highest African goal scorer in the league's history in the process.
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The Nigerian superstar has scored a total of 56 Serie A goals in just over three seasons with Napoli, surpassing the record previously held by George Weah of Liberia.
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Osimhen's record-breaking goal for Napoli against Florentina cemented his status as one of the most prolific and impactful African attackers to have played in Serie A and the greatest marksman from the continent in the Italian top division’s history.
2. The first African player to win the Serie A Golden Boot
In the 2022/23 Serie A season, Osimhen not only led Napoli to their first league title in 33 years but also finished as the league’s top scorer, winning the coveted Capocannoniere with 26 goals in 31 matches.
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This accomplishment is particularly significant because no African player had ever won the Golden Boot in the 125-year history of Serie A before the Nigeria international.
Apart from these records, Osimhen's journey to becoming the 2023 African Footballer of the Year is a testament to his resilience and hard work.
His career, marked by challenges and setbacks, including a difficult stint at Wolfsburg and health issues with COVID-19, eventually saw him rise to prominence in Lille before moving to Napoli for a significant transfer fee.
His performances for Napoli have been nothing short of spectacular, making him one of the most admired African footballers in the world today.
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Osimhen's achievements are not just a reflection of his talent but also a sign of his determination and ability to overcome adversity.
His records in Serie A and his recognition as the African Footballer of the Year set a high bar for future African players and highlighted the exciting potential of African football on the world stage.
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