Victor Osimhen Destroys Defenders in Video Against Sampdoria

Victor Osimhen Destroys Defenders in Video Against Sampdoria

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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  • Napoli on Sunday night, 8 January, defeated Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A game in which Osimhen scored
  • The Nigerian striker showed his class in the game by becoming the first player to reach 10 goals this term in Italy
  • Video has been spotted on how Osimhen powered two defenders into the box which gave Napoli a penalty

Stunning video has emerged on social media where Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was spotted using his energy, brilliant physique to finish Sampdoria defenders.

The Super Eagles star was in superb form for Napoli on Sunday night, 8 January, as he scored the first goal in his side's 2-0 away win at Sampdoria in Serie A battle.

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Osimhen destroys defenders, shows why he's complete striker in video against Sampdoria. Photo by Simone Arveda
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So far this season, Osimhen has been in incredible form for Napoli in all competitions, and the club have been tipped to lift the Italian Serie A title at the end of the term.

When did Osimhen score?

The Nigerian striker fired in the first goal for Napoli in the 19th minute after benefiting from a good assist from Mário Rui.

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And in the 82nd minute, Osimhen made a brilliant run towards the 18 yard box by beating two defenders and was brought down.

Napoli were given a penalty and Elif Elmas stepped forward to convert the kick for the Blues to win 2-0.

Watch the video below

Osimhen equals Weah's record

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen equalled a staggering goals record set by Liberian legend, George Weah in the Italian Serie A.

The Super Eagles striker was in action and scored as Napoli beat Sampdoria 2-0, to extend their lead in the league standings to seven.

The former Lille of France striker opened the scoring in the 19th minute of the encounter with a brilliant finish.

Elif Elmas wrapped it up with another goal from the spot late in the game, as the Partenopei claimed all three points.

Osimhen’s goal means the 24-year-old becomes the second African player to score 10+ goals in three different Serie A seasons, after Weah with AC Milan (1995/96, 1996/97 and 1997/98).

The win saw Napoli maintain the top spot with 44 points, seven ahead of champions AC Milan.

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