Osimhen equals Higuain record after scoring against Maduka Okoye's Udinese

Osimhen equals Higuain record after scoring against Maduka Okoye's Udinese

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:43 - 07.05.2024

Victor Osimhen equalled a Napoli goalscoring record after netting in the 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Osimhen made history at Napoli on Monday night, scoring in the 1-1 draw against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium,

After being picked out by Politano, the Super Eagles striker opened the scoring with a towering header.

This made him the third Napoli player in history to score in six consecutive games against the same opponent in Serie A.

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Victor Osimhen towers home a header against Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in the Serie A.
Victor Osimhen towers home a header against Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in the Serie A.

Osimhen keeps breaking records at Napoli

Osimhen joined an elite club, alongside Dries Mertens and Gonzalo Higuain, who achieved this feat against Bologna and Lazio respectively.

Maduka Okoye against compatriot Victor Osimhen. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Despite an inconsistent first few months of the season, blighted by injuries and off-field incidents, Osimhen has now scored 15 league goals and 17 across all competitions.

Reports surrounding his future continue to dominate the news, with Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain all credited with an interest in the Super Eagles striker.

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