Jubilation As Super Eagles Striker Osimhen Officially Receives Serie A Player of the Month Award

• Victor Osimhen scooped the Serie A Player of the Month for March award ahead of AC Milan defender Pierre Kalulu and Lucas Torriera of Fiorentina
• The Nigerian international scored four goals in three league matches during the month to earn himself the prestigious award
• The Napoli forward who was also on the score sheet in their home loss to Fiorentina has been officially handed the award

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been officially presented with the Serie A Player of the Month of March award, Complete Sports reports.

The 23-year-old received the award right after Napoli’s 2-3 loss at home to Fiorentina on Sunday and photos were posted via the Serie A official Twitter handle.

The Super Eagles striker found the back of the net four times in three league appearances last month to help his side continue their push for the title.

Osimhen grabbed a brace each for the Partenopei during their wins against Udinese and Hellas Verona, beating AC Milan defender Pierre Kalulu and on-loan Fiorentina midfielder Lucas Torreira to the award.

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And he was on the score sheet in Napoli’s 2-3 loss at home to Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A, getting his first goal against the top Italian teams referred to as seven sisters comprising Inter, AC Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Fiorentina, AS Roma and Napoli.

Osimhen who continued to trouble the visitor’s defence reduced the deficit to one in the 84th minute after meeting a long pass from the defence with a chest control and a sublime finish.

It was his 12th goal of the season and his first assist in 21 league games.

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Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen's value has risen significantly after the Super Eagles striker's superb performances for Napoli this season have caught the attention of top European clubs.

Napoli have increased his transfer value to €120million in a bid to scare possible suitors from making a bid for the Nigerian international.

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The Naples club bought the Super Eagles striker two seasons ago from French club, Lille in a €68m deal after just one season in the Ligue 1.

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