Fans Rate Osimhen Above Benzema, Haaland, Lewandowski After Goal Against Roma

• Victor Osimhen on Sunday, 23 October, scored an excellent goal that helped Napoli beat Roma in Serie A tie
• The Nigerian striker who has been superb this season has now been hailed by football fans for his goal
• Many are of the opinions that the former Lille star is currently above Haaland, Benzema and Lewandowski

Football fans have rated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen above Robert Lewandowski, Haaland and Karim Benzema after helping Napoli to beat Roma on Sunday, 23 October.

The Serie A clash between Roma vs Napoli was a challenging one considering the two managers handling the sides, and it was Osimhen who scored the winner.

Osimhen fired in the winning goal for Napoli in the 80th minute as Luciano Spalletti and his wards have extended their lead on the table with three points.

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The Super Eagles striker challenged Roma defender Chris Smalling to pick the ball before unleashing a powerful rocket past goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

According to the report on GOAL, some football supporters were impressed with Osimhen's game against Roma and have ranked him above Haaland, Benzema and Lewandowski.

French footballer Benzema recently won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award beating the likes of Sadio Mane and Lewandowski.

Some fans were also of the views that Premier League side Liverpool should have signed Osimhen as replacement for Mane.

Jurgen Klopp and his wards have been struggling this term since the departure of Mane who moved to Bayern Munich.

Spalletti speaks about Victor Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how the head coach of Napoli, Luciano Spalletti showered praises on Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, who scored the decisive goal in their 1-0 win over Roma in the Serie A.

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Osimhen powered home from a difficult angle, shoving Chris Smalling before firing the ball into the back of the net in the 80th minute of the encounter.

It was the 23-year-old’s third goal in three games, and Spalletti has reiterated that the Nigerian international can go on to become extraordinary.

Spalletti said that Osimhen tried to everything himself at times without realising where his teammates are, but commented the star on his strength, physicality and prowess in the air.