Sunday Oliseh Praises Impressive Nigerian Striker, Says He Can Be Better Than Samuel Eto’o

• Sunday Oliseh has likened Victor Osimhen to Samuel Eto'o, saying the Nigerian striker could even be better
• Osimhen is currently being trailed by a number of top clubs following his impressive form for Italian side Napoli
• Expressing delight over the player, Oliseh said he can be better than Samuel Eto’o if he keeps up with his scoring form

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has lauded Victor Osimhen’s efforts in front of goal, saying the striker could be better than Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o.

Osimhen has been impressive in front of goal since joining Italian giants Napoli in the summer of 2020 and many have tipped him to become great.

The 23-year-old found the back of the net 18 times in 32 matches in all competitions for the Partenopei last season and helped the club qualify for the Champions League.

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He has also been in sensational scoring form for the Super Eagles and Oliseh has now stated that the former Lille of France star could be better than former Barcelona man Samuel Eto’o.

With Osimhen being linked with Bayern Munich, Oliseh told Punch:

“He (Osimhen) has all the qualities to excel at the club so I think he should stay. I’m happy to see him now finally doing his thing, he can be better than Samuel Eto’o if he keeps up with his scoring form.

“One thing is certain, should any team get (Victor) Osimhen, they will move strikingly up to another level.”

Soccernet reports that Osimhen is Africa’s most expensive transfer, having moved to Napoli from Lille in a deal worth more than 80 million euros.

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Bayern Munich interested in Osimhen

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen could be on the verge of joining Bayern Munich this summer as the Bundesliga champions are weighing up an astronomical bid for the Nigerian.

Osimhen has been hugely impressive for the Serie A giants since joining the club in 2020 from Lille and emerged as the team’s top scorer in the 2021/22 campaign with 18 goals in all competitions.

The 23-year-old’s performances have now attracted the interest of Bayern Munich, who are now willing to table €120m to sign the Nigerian forward from Napoli.

Okocha tips Senegal to do Africa proud at the World Cup

Sports Brief earlier reported that former Nigerian international Austin Jay Jay Okocha has stated that the Teranga Lions of Senegal are not just AFCON champions for nothing, as he tips them to do well at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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The stage is set as the global showpiece kicks-off in November and Senegal are among the five teams representing the African continent.

Ghana, Tunisia, Cameroon, and Morocco are other teams to take part in the Mundial but Jay Jay believes Senegal will do well.