Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has continued his scoring streak for Napoli since his return from AFCON 2023, grabbing yet another goal in their Serie A away draw with Cagliari on Sunday.
Despite his second-half strike against Cagliari on Sunday, Napoli was unable to secure a victory, settling for a 1-1 draw at the Sardegna Arena, Footballrover reports.
The clash between Napoli and Cagliari was marked by intense competition, with neither side able to break the deadlock in the first half.
However, 20 minutes into the second half, Victor Osimhen broke through Cagliari’s defence to give Napoli the lead.
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Back to back goal for the African Best.pic.twitter.com/UjETRrjCvx
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Despite Napoli’s efforts to maintain their advantage, Cagliari persisted and managed to equalise in the dying minutes of the game, courtesy of Zito Luvumbo’s goal.
The match finally ended with both teams sharing the points in a 1-1 draw.
Victor Osimhen’s recent goal adds to his impressive tally since returning from AFCON 2023.
Prior to his strike against Cagliari, Osimhen played a crucial role in securing a 1-1 draw for Napoli against Barcelona in the Champions League.
However, his participation in the match against Cagliari was cut short due to injury concerns, limiting him to 85 minutes on the pitch.
Victor Osimhen was subbed off against Cagliari in the 85th minute with an apparent injury ???? pic.twitter.com/lNFH983LfD
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With 8 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances for Napoli, the 25-year-old Nigerian international continues to be an important figure in the team’s attacking lineup.
Despite their recent draw and loss against AC Milan, Napoli remains determined, as they will now look ahead to their upcoming fixture against Sassuolo.
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