'European football failed Osimhen!' - Angry expert dares critics to name 5 strikers better than Eagles star after Saudi agreement

Nigerian football expert Colin Udoh has strongly criticised European football following reports that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen is on the verge of a record-breaking move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.

The Napoli striker, who recently agreed personal terms with the Saudi Pro League giants, was just €5 million away from finalising his transfer before Al Hilal agreed to meet Napoli’s €75 million asking price.

Osimhen, 26, is set to sign a lucrative contract reportedly worth up to €35 million per season, making him one of the highest-paid African footballers in history.

The move comes after a season on loan at Galatasaray, where Osimhen fired the Turkish club to a league and cup double, scoring 37 goals and providing eight assists in 41 appearances.

Despite his prolific record, top European clubs have not indicated interest this summer or matched Napoli’s valuation, paving the way for Al Hilal to swoop in.

Expressing his frustration on social media, Udoh, a former Super Eagles press officer, declared, “European club football failed Osimhen.”

“I dare anyone to list 10 of Europe's best strikers right now without Osimhen. Scratch that, make it 5.”

His comments have sparked debate among fans and pundits, many of whom share his sentiment that Osimhen’s talent has not been fully appreciated or rewarded by Europe’s elite clubs.

The imminent transfer has also reignited discussions about the growing allure of the Saudi Pro League, which continues to attract top talent with massive financial packages and ambitious sporting projects.

Even as Osimhen’s future looks poised to be settled, Udoh’s challenge remains: who truly are the five strikers in Europe better than Victor Osimhen?