Victor Osimhen: Brazil Legend Careca Compares the Nigerian to Pele

• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has registered his 17th goal of the season for Napoli in Serie A
• The Super Eagles striker has now been compared to the late great Pele by a former star of Naples
• The Brazilian stated he was impressed after watching footage of Osimhen scoring against AS Roma

Former Brazilian footballer, Careca has compared Victor Osimhen to the late soccer icon, Pele, after watching the Nigerian's Serie A goal against AS Roma.

The goal against Jose Mourinho's side earned the Naples star the Serie A Player of the Month award for January 2023 and has also been tipped for goal of the season title.

A long pass was sent to Osimhen which the Nigerian controlled with his chest, before volleying into the back of the net to help his team to victory.

Even after the game, Roma gaffer, Mourinho hailed the Super Eagles striker for his impressive showings this season in Italy.

Super Eagles assistant captain Troost Ekong spotted with striker Victor Osimhen in Napoli

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According to the report by Complete Sports, Careca - who was Diego Maradona's teammate at Napoli - claimed he saw Pele's skills in Osimhen.

Careca compares Osimhen to Pele

''In the goal scored against Roma, I saw something similar to Pelé. [Osimhen] dominated the ball, dominated the defender and smashed the goal. In that goal, there is everything: technique, malice and power.”

Sports Brief spoke to Nigerian sports reporter, Oma Akatugba, who is very close to Osimhen.

He commented the world 'had not seen anything yet' when it comes to the Napoli striker.

''Victor is the best striker right now in the world and that is why every big club in Europe want him, and this makes me happy. I always tell him to keep doing his best because the world has not seen anything yet about him.''

Victor Osimhen names the major title he wants to win with Napoli this season

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Manu Garba hails Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief also reported on Manu Garba, head coach of the Nigerian Under-17 side, expressing optimism that Osimhen can win the Ballon d'Or.

In the history of Nigerian football, no player has ever won the golden ball and Liberian President, George Weah remains the only African to have won it.

Osimhen has been firing on all cylinders this season for Napoli, with the Nigerian already winning the hearts of the fans at the Serie A club.