Victor Osimhen: Nigerian Striker Makes History After Goal Against Empoli

• Napoli on Saturday, 25 February, continued with their impressive performance beating Empoli 2-0
• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen however scored his 19th goal of the season for Napoli in the Serie A
• The Super Eagles strongman is now the second youngest player to score in eight straight games after Roberto Muzzi

Victor Osimhen has become the second youngest player to score in eight consecutive Series A games after his goal in Napoli’s 2-0 win over Empoli on Saturday, 25 February.

The Nigerian international has been in wonderful form this season for Napoli in all competitions and he has now registered 19 League goals.

In total, the former Lille striker has netted 21 goals for Napoli and fans have been tipping him to emerge as the highest goalscorer at the end of the season.

Interestingly, Napoli are also topping the Serie A table and they are in the right frame to emerge as champions at the end of the season.

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When did Osimhen score?

Ismaili's own goal gave Napoli the lead in the 17th minute before Osimhen's 28th minute strike sealed the win for the visitors in what was a tough encounter according to the report on Punch.

Osimhen is now the second youngest player (24 years, 58 days) after Roberto Muzzi (23 years, 165 for Cagliari in 1995) to score in eight straight games.

The Nigerian is expected to lead the Super Eagles attack for the coming African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Roberto Mancini defends kid

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Roberto Mancini who is the gaffer of the Italian national defended the kid spotted on social media impersonating Napoli and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen by painting himself black.

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Mixed reactions have followed the photos of a young Napoli fan who was seen wearing Osimhen's shirt together with the same hairstyle and facial paining.

Sporting costumes were allowed in a carnival held in Italy in which kids were allowed to dress and impersonate their heroes.

However, the young boy who imitated Osimhen got people talking with some tagging it to racism claiming that that should not have been allowed.