Super Eagles Stars Shine in Napoli-Udinese Clash: Victor Osimhen and Isaac Success Hit Target

Super Eagles Stars Shine in Napoli-Udinese Clash: Victor Osimhen and Isaac Success Hit Target

In Monday night showdown, Serie A witnessed an exciting Super Eagles’ derby where a goal by Victor Osimhen was cancelled out by a last-minute equaliser from his compatriot Isaac Success, dragging Napoli to a 1-1 draw against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium.Super Eagles Stars Shine in Napoli-Udinese Clash: Victor Osimhen and Isaac Success Hit Target

Three Nigerian players, all Super Eagles, took to the field, with Maduka Okoye in goal for Udinese, Isaac Success leading the attack, and Victor Osimhen spearheading Napoli’s offence, Footballrover reports.

First Half Stalemate

The first half ended goalless, but Osimhen broke the deadlock with a powerful header six minutes into the second half, securing his 15th Serie A goal of the season.

The Nigerian striker’s header was a beauty, rising above two Udinese defenders to meet a cross from the right wing.

Late Drama

Osimhen thought he had sealed the win with another goal in the 80th minute, but it was ruled offside.

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Maduka Okoye denied Osimhen a hat-trick with a crucial save, and Napoli continued to push for a second goal.Victor Osimhen and Isaac Success Hit Target in Napoli-Udinese Clash

However, Isaac Success stunned them with a late equaliser in stoppage time, rescuing a draw for Udinese.

Impressive Outing for the Nigerian Duo

It was a brilliant outing for the two former Under-17 World Cup champions, Isaac Success and Victor Osimhen.

Super Eagles Stars Shine in Napoli-Udinese Clash: Victor Osimhen and Isaac Success Hit Target

Isaac Success

Their impressive display obviously shows the importance of Nigerian footballers in Serie A.

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Atalanta Secure Come-From-Behind Win

Meanwhile, in another Serie A match, Ademola Lookman had an impressive game with Atalanta, who came from behind to defeat Salernitana 2-1 at Stadio Arechi.Lookman Ademola

Scamacca and Koopmeiners were the heroes, scoring two second-half goals to secure the win for Atalanta.

The draw keeps Udinese in the relegation battle, while Napoli’s winless streak continues with three draws and a defeat in four matches.

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