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- Mario Balotelli has congratulated Victor Osimhen on his team's league victory
- The Nigerian striker led Napoli to Serie A success after scoring versus Udinese
- Osimhen also become the highest-scoring African in the Italian league history
Former Inter Milan striker, Mario Balotelli has congratulated Victor Osimhen after winning the Serie A with Napoli on Thursday night.
The Nigerian forward's goal against Udinese saw his team crowned the champions of Italy for the first time in 33 years.
Osimhen has been Napoli's livewire this season, scoring 22 league goals en route to a historic moment.
In a video shared on social media, Balotelli - who won the treble with Inter Milan - is seen having a heartwarming chat with the striker and celebrating his exploits.
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"Trust me, you did something incredible. You still don't know what you did, trust me. Now you've won, you will realise in years, not tomorrow, next year but in ten years you'll understand what you did. It's unbelievable, seriously."
Osimhen later shared how fans of Napoli had warmly accepted him when he arrived at the club in 2020.
"I am so happy, mostly for the fans. It's been amazing. I remember when I came, a lot of things happened and these people sent messages, encouraging me," the Nigerian striker said.
Balotelli then congratulated Osimhen, encouraging him to enjoy the moment.
Osimhen reacts to league success
In related news, Sports Brief reported on the Super Eagles forward breaking his silence after leading Napoli to the Serie A title - their first Scudetto in 33 years.
Osimhen scored the goal against Udinese that put the Italian league title mathematically into their hands, with five games still to go in the current campaign.
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Sports Brief also reported on Osimhen leading Napoli's celebrations after the Naples side was crowned champions of Italy for the first time in 33 years.
The Super Eagles striker scored the goal that won his team the Italian top flight league title, during their 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday night.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Osimhen is seen screaming in excitement as he celebrates the moment among his teammates.