Replies ⬇ 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, following his “remarkable” efforts towards helping SSC Napoli clinch their first Scudetto in more than three decades.
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| SSC Napoli Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, in action during Serie A match against Udinese at Udine. Photo: @en_sscnapoli |
Osimhen’s leveller in the Serie A match between Udinese and SSC Napoli earned the Partenopei the one point required to clinch the Serie A 2022/23 title.
The former Governor of Anambra State said, “Osimhen’s inspiring story of rising from the slums of Ojota Lagos to become one of the best footballers in the world is an eloquent testimony”.
Despite Scudetto win, the Nigerian sharpshooter went ahead to score against Fiorentina in the Serie A match at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday 7 May, 2023.
The game against Fiorentina was Luciano Spalletti’s side’s first home clash after winning the Serie A 2022/23 title.
Napoli emerged victorious against Fiorentina by a lone goal netted by Osimhen.
Obi said: “I heartily congratulate the Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, whose 22nd goal of the season earned Napoli a 1-1 draw at Udinese and was enough to win the great Italian Football Club their first Serie A league title since 1990.
“Victor Osimhen’s penalty against Fiorentina further pushed him ahead of George Weah as the Africa’s highest goal scorer in Seria A history.
“Osimhen’s feat is more remarkable when it is recalled that Napoli last won the title during the days of the late
“legendary footballer Diego Maradona.
“Osimhen’s inspiring story of rising from the slums of Ojota Lagos to become one of the best footballers in the world is an eloquent testimony to what Nigerian youths can achieve if given the right atmosphere to pursue their dreams.
“It is yet another proof that a new Nigeria is POssible if we harness the abundant talents of our teeming youths.”
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