Super Eagles Striker Osimhen Scores As Napoli Defeat Crystal Palace in Friendly Game

• Victor Osimhen would not stop scoring as the Nigerian international got on the scoresheet again
• The 23-year-old was pivotal as Napoli defeated English club Crystal Palace in a friendly match
• He scored Napoli's equaliser as they came from behind to win the encounter 3-1

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen continued his goalscoring form when he netted in Napoli’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace

The match, which was played in Turkey, saw the Italian league leaders come from a goal down to claim victory.

Wilfried Zaha had put the Premier League club ahead in the 33rd minute, but Napoli restored parity courtesy of a fine strike by Osimhen.

The 23-year-old superbly controlled a cross with his chest, lifted the ball over a Palace player before volleying into the far corner.

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Napoli then took the lead in the 65th minute courtesy of a fine strike by Giacomo Raspadori and then the forward added another one eight minutes later to make it 3-1.

Osimhen has 9 Serie A goals this season as he leads the scorers' chart, helping Napoli to top the league table on 41 points, eight clear of champions AC Milan, after 15 games played, Complete Sports reports

Marco Ballotta hails Osimhen

Meanwhile, Osimhen has been in spectacular form since moving to Italian club Napoli in the summer of 2020. He has now been hailed by ex-Lazio star Marco Ballotta.

Ballotta, a former goalkeeper, acknowledged Osimhen’s huge contribution to the Partenopei, revealing his admiration for the 23-year-old.

The former Lille of France striker completed a staggering €75 million deal to join Napoli two years ago, but he struggled in his first two seasons due to recurring injuries.

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Several clubs monitoring Osimhen

Sports Brief earlier reported that quite a number of clubs continue to trail Victor Osimhen, including English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

It was gathered that Spurs are desperate to land a new striker following the uncertain future of Harry Kane, who could leave next year.

Agent Andrea D’Amico has revealed that the Nigerian striker could leave if the club wins the Scudetto this season.