Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen Makes Serie a Team of the Week Following Hat Trick vs Sassuolo

• Victor Osimhen has been named in the Serie A team of the week after his hat-trick against Sassuolo
• The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward has taken his tally in the Italian top flight this season to seven goals
• He has been instrumental to Napoli's reign on top of the log as he enjoys his time with the Partenopei

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been named in the Serie A team of the week, following his 5-star performance in their win over the weekend.

The Napoli striker scored his first career hat-trick in his side's 4-0 win over Sassuolo in the Italian top flight.

It is believed that football facts and statistics website whoscored.com compiled the list, which includes four other Napoli players.

Luciano Spalletti's men remain on top of the Serie A and are the only side yet to lose a game this season, Complete Sports reports.

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Against Sassuolo, the 23-year-old opened the scoring in the 4th minute and then made it two in the 19th. The Super Eagles star then completed his hat-trick to make it 4-0 with 13 minutes left to play.

He has now taken his tally to seven in the league appearances for the Serie A leaders.

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Meanwhile, a Nigerian sports analyst, Mr Bertrand has urged Osimhen to consider moving to Bayern Munich.

Last summer, the 23-year-old was linked with a move to the Bavarians in the wake of Robert Lewandowski's transfer from the Bundesliga club to Barcelona.

Several rumours linked Osimhen with other big clubs, including Manchester United, with many suggesting he could swap with Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli has disclosed that neither Osimhen nor Georgia international Kvicha Kavaratskhelia are for sale.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that a former manager at Dutch club Ajax, Adriaan De Mos has expressed disappointment in the quality of Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey.

Bassey left Scottish club Glasgow Rangers during the summer and moved to Amsterdam, where he has struggled to settle in.

The Nigerian international was crucial to Ranger's campaign in the Europa League last season, and he attracted interest from a number of clubs.