Osimhen: Super Eagles Star Opens Up on Competing With World Cup Winner Martinez in Serie A, Video

• Victor Osimhen has spoken about his competition with Lautaro Martinez
• The Super Eagles star had good words to say about the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner
• Both players competed for the top scorer award in the Serie A last season

Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen has opened up on his competition with World Cup winner Lautaro Martinez in the Italian Serie A since last season.

The former Lille striker had fierce competition with the Argentine forward last season in the Serie A, as they battled for the Capocannoniere until the last day in the league.

The Nigerian eventually won the award for the highest goal scorer with 26 goals from 32 games, while the Inter Milan striker scored 21 goals from 38 games.

In a recent interview with Emiliano Viviano and former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, Osimhen claimed that the World Cup winner is a leader in his team and he enjoys how they push themselves.

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"He's a great leader for his team [Inter Milan] and a beautiful goal scorer," he said.

"I remember we had a very big one towards the end of last season, where we're chasing for the top scorer."

"We also push each other in trying to get the highest goal scorer. So for me, I think he's also a top guy, [you know now] he is the leader of his team and he's been doing well for them.

"I really don't know how to put in words trying to describe this amazing player. This type of player in Serie A is great for marketing.

"I really also like him a lot, and he has great abilities."

Osimhen is currently injured, and he is unavailable for Napoli at the moment, according to a report by the Punch.

Osimhen on playing in Serie A

Sports Brief earlier reported that Osimhen shared his thoughts on how difficult it is to play in the Italian Serie A compared to other leagues in Europe.

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The 24-year-old striker has scored 56 Serie A goals in 91 appearances since moving to Italy, with 26 of the goals coming in their title-winning season, according to Transfermarkt.

In a recent interview, as cited by EuroFoot on X, Osimhen claimed that Serie A is one of the most difficult leagues, and people don't fathom how hard it is to play in the league.