Napoli make stance on Osimhen clear amid Chelsea and Man United interest
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Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen is gradually becoming an idol at Italian club, Napoli with fans of the Serie A side now queuing to buy replicas of his protective mask outside the stadium.
Fans the world over are known for buying shirts of players as a means of showing support for teams and their stars.
Osimhen has been fantastic so far this season for Napoli in the Italian top flight and has won the hearts of arguably all the fans of the Serie A table-toppers.
Napoli make stance on Osimhen clear amid Chelsea and Man United interest
FootballThe Nigerian has registered 17 goals for Napoli this season and he is still raring to net more.
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According to the report by Punch, Napoli fans were said to be buying replicas of Osimhen's mask before the game against Cremonese on February 12.
Interestingly, the Nigerian made the night of his supporters by netting the club's second goal of their 3-0 win.
Sports Brief spoke with Super Eagles administrator, Dayor Enebi, who expressed happiness at the development of Osimhen this season at Napoli.
''It is a good thing when we see our players doing well at their clubs. Osimhen has proven to the world that he is a genius, and we can only hope that he keeps scoring."
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FootballEnebi added: ''I am happy that Napoli fans are solidly behind him, and this is why he must not disappoint them.''
Sports Brief also reported on ex-Nigerian international, Tijani Babangida stating Osimhen can break Rashidi Yekini's record if he stays consistent.
The striker is the man of the moment in Serie A through his goals for Napoli, with the team topping the standings and being tipped to win this season's title.
During his active playing days in the Super Eagles, Yekini was one of Africa's finest strikers and helped the national team win the 1994 Nations Cup.