Victor Osimhen: 4 Players Who Scored Hat-Tricks This Week As Napoli Star Hits Three Against Sassuolo

• Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet in Napoli's win over Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A on Wednesday
• The Super Eagles striker has scored five goals for the Parthenopeans since returning from AFCON 2023
• The Nigerian international is one of the four players who scored a hat-trick for their teams this week

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has continued his excellent run of form for Napoli since returning to his club after the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Super Eagles striker scored in his third game in a row for the Italian side as they thrashed Sassuolo 6-1 in Serie A midweek fixture on Wednesday (February 28).

The Nigerian international achieved a personal milestone by scoring a treble, but he is not the only player to do such a feat this week.

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Sports Brief takes a look at the players who scored a hat-trick this week alongside Osimhen.

Players who scored hat-tricks this week

1. Victor Osimhen

The Super Eagles striker scored a 46-minute treble in Napoli's win over Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A.

The hat-trick takes the Nigerian international to double figures in the season and five goals since returning from AFCON 2023.

2. Erling Haaland

The former Borussia Dortmund striker achieved another milestone in Manchester City's midweek clash with Luton Town in the FA Cup.

The Norwegian international hits five past Luton, with the hat-trick coming in the first 40 minutes.

3. Jarrod Bowen

The England international got his first Premier League and career hat-trick in West Ham United's win over Brentford on Monday evening.

The 27-year-old winger scored two goals in the first seven minutes of play before adding the third three minutes past the hour mark.

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4. Paulo Dybala

The Argentine forward continued his impressive form under new boss Daniele De Rossi as he notched up three goals in AS Roma's 3-2 win over Torino in the Serie A.

Rohr’s advice to Osimhen

Sports Brief also reported that the former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, has advised Osimhen on the ideal club to join when he does leave Napoli.

The Super Eagles striker is a subject of interest from many European clubs but the septuagenarian feels staying in Ligue 1 would suit Osimhen more.