Victor Osimhen: Nigerian Striker Nominated for Serie A Player of the Month Award

• Victor Osimhen, who won the Serie A Player of the Month Award for January, has been nominated for the February prize
• The Nigerian international scored in all of Napoli’s four league matches in the month to earn the nomination
• He will contend with Kvaratskhelia, Aleksei Miranchuk, Angel di Maria and Federico Baschirotto for the award

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the prestigious Serie A Player of the Month Award for February.

The Napoli striker scored in all four league matches in the month as the Partenopei continue their reign on top of the league standings.

Osimhen was on the score sheet against Spezia, Cremonese, Sassuolo and Empoli, helping his club to win all the matches.

The 24-year-old currently leads the scorer’s chart with 19 goals in 21 appearances.

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Recall that the former Lille of France striker won the Serie A Player of the Month award in January along with the Goal of the Month prize.

And now, he has been nominated alongside his Napoli teammate, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Torino midfielder, Aleksei Miranchuk, Juventus winger, Angel di Maria, Leece defender and Federico Baschirotto.

Osimhen-themed song sets TikTok buzzing

Meanwhile, Italian music superstar Alex Garini has sent social media platform TikTok buzzing following his song about Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

The song-themed ‘Osimhen’ is currently trending in Italy and the video has sent social media space agog, especially on TikTok.

After an injury-plagued debut season with Italian giants Napoli, the Nigerian international is now hugging the headlines with his sensational performances in Serie A.

Osimhen interested in Premier League action

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has stated emphatically that he is still nursing the dream of playing in the Premier League stressing that many players also want to.

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Osimhen's future at Serie A leaders Napoli may be coming to an end this summer as many clubs in England and even Spain are looking for ways to sign the Nigerian striker.

All these clubs have been impressed with Osimhen's brilliant goalscoring form and they are ready to make their bids at the end of the ongoing season.