Victor Osimhen: Napoli Striker Wins UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week Award

• Victor Osimhen’s sublime header against Frankfurt has been voted UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week
• The Super Eagles striker rose highest and suspended himself in the air before heading past the goalkeeper
• He edged Karim Benzema and Manchester City stars Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bryune to the prize

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has won the UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week Award following his incredible header against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Nigerian international edged Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Manchester City stars Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bryune to the prize.

Osimhen netted twice in Napoli’s 3-0 win over the Dutch giants as his side advanced to the quarterfinal stage 5-0 on aggregate.

It is the very first time Napoli will reach the last-eight stage of the competition.

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However, his incredible header past goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, having suspended himself in the air before looping the ball into the net, earned him the UCL Goal of the Week Award.

Meanwhile, in Friday’s Champions League quarter-final draw, Napoli will face seven-time champions AC Milan, holders Real Madrid will take on Chelsea, it will be Bayern Munich and Manchester City while Benfica will battle Inter Milan.

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Meanwhile, Napoli will face Italian rivals AC Milan in the quarter-finals of the Champions League in what is set to be the standout fixture on the stage.

The draw was conducted in Nyon, Switzerland, on March 17 as the road to the Istanbul final on June 10 became clearer.

Real Madrid will face Chelsea for the third consecutive season after they were drawn together in the Champions League, while Manchester City will face Bayern Munich.

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Osimhen draws inspiration from Sadio Mane

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has disclosed that Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is an inspiration to him.

The 24-year-old seems to be drawing inspiration from Mane who has continued to help the people of his home country.

Mane has continued to help his local community of Bambali with infrastructure as he supports residents with money and food items.