Tension As Fans of Napoli Mob Super Eagles Striker Osimhen, Reason Emerges

Tension As Fans of Napoli Mob Super Eagles Striker Osimhen, Reason Emerges

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen resumed training with Napoli over the weekend and he was mobbed by fans
  • The fans were said to have created scenes in efforts to make the former Lille star sign autographs after training
  • Victor Osimhen was impressive for Napoli last season in all competitions and was linked with a move to EPL

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was reportedly frightened over the weekend when he was mobbed by fans of Italian side Napoli outside the Carciato pitch after training.

The Nigerian who has been away for holidays recently returned to Napoli to start preparations ahead of the coming season as the club are ready to fight for the title.

Last season, Napoli tried their best to win the Italian Serie A title, but they ended up finishing third on the final table behind Inter Milan and AC Milan.

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Tension as fans of Napoli mob Super Eagles striker Osimhen. Photo by Matteo Ciambelli
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According to the report on Punch, Napoli fans created scenes of panic beyond the barriers when the Nigeria international came out to sign the autographs.

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The fans were also said to have behaved unruly as they prevented the children from taking pictures with the Nigerian player.

Is Victor Osimhen leaving or staying?

There are some clubs interested in the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen with the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich said to be monitoring.

Victor Osimhen is expected to lead the attack for the Super Eagles when the 2022 African Cup of Nations resumes in September.

He was in brilliant form in Super Eagles' last two games as Victor Osimhen scored five goals.

Emenike takes beautiful wife on lavish treat as holiday continues

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike posted awesome and adorable photos of he and his wife Iheoma Nnadi enjoying their holidays in what was a cool moment.

Emmanuel Emenike who recently played in the Belgian League is among the richest Nigerian players considering the money he has made through football.

According to the two photos Emmanuel Emenike posted on his Instagram page, the Nigerian striker was first seen opening a wine for his wife.

Iheoma Nnadi who represented Nigeria in the Miss World 2014 contest was in joyous mood when her husband was serving her a drink.

And in the second photo, the striker took his wife to the beach where they had superb fun together.

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