Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman Top Serie A Goalscoring Chart

Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman Top Serie A Goalscoring Chart

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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  • Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman scored a brace for Atalanta vs Juventus on January 22
  • The Super Eagles star has now scored an impressive 11 Serie A goals for the club this season
  • Napoli's Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is leading the chart this season with 13 goals scored

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have emerged as the leading scorers this season in the Italian Serie A, as the two Nigerians are in incredible form for their respective clubs.

Since moving to Napoli, Osimhen has never given the club's chiefs any reason to regret coughing up mega millions to buy him from French giants, Lille.

Last term, despite being affected by injuries, the Nigerian striker was still able to score 12 goals for Napoli in the Italian top flight and helped them finish among the top four.

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Ademola Lookman in action for Atalanta against Juventus. Photo by Matteo Bottanelli.
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According to the report by BR Football, Osimhen has now scored 13 goals this term for Napoli in the Serie A to emerge as the league's leading scorer.

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Interestingly, the Naples outfit are also topping the table with 50 points after 19 games, and have been tipped to lift the title this term.

What about Ademola Lookman?

On Sunday night, January 22, Lookman scored a brace for Atalanta in their 3-3 away draw at Juventus, and the Nigerian has now registered 11 goals so far this season.

Atalanta are occupying fifth position on the Serie A table with 35 points, and are fighting to finish among the top four.

Lookman is expected to lead his club's attack in their net game against Sampdoria on Saturday, January 28.

Osimhen storms the street

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how fans in Italy were spotted hailing Victor Osimhen, who was out and about on the streets to unwind ahead of his side's next game in the Serie A.

The Nigerian star has been the shining light for Napoli this season in all competitions, as he keeps firing in the goals for the Italian giants.

Osimhen's amazing form this term has also made him a transfer target for clubs in the Premier League with Manchester United in particular reported to be interested.

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