Victor Osimhen: Nigerian Striker Closes In on George Weah’s Record, Hails Liberian Legend

• Victor Osimhen has showered encomiums on Liberian legend George Weah, who painted Serie A with goals
• The Nigerian striker has now scored 45 league goals since joining Napoli in the Summer of 2020
• He is just one goal away from equalling Weah's record, but the forward admits the greatness of the Liberian legend

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen is closing in on George Weah’s record in the Serie A as he races to become Africa’s top scorer in the Italian topflight.

The 24-year-old forward, who moved to Napoli in the summer of 2020, has now scored 45 league goals for the Partenopei, just one shy of Weah’s record.

Between 1995 and 2000, Liberia’s George Weah registered 46 Serie A goals for AC Milan in 114 matches, making him Africa’s outright top scorer in Italian football.

But in just three seasons, Nigeria’s Osimhen is set to overtake the record, but he admits that the former Ballon d’Or winner and current president of Liberia remains one of the greatest African players.

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In a chat with Wole Opatola via Moor Sportz YouTube Channel, Osimhen said:

“He (Weah) has to be considered as one of the greatest African strikers that graced the Serie A. I want to continue to do my best and continue to do well for myself and for my team.

“At the end of the season, I think I stand a chance to surpass him or meet the record. I didn’t have the opportunity of watching him play, and I have never met him.

“But I’m closer to his son Timothy Weah. His father is a huge example for us so that an African can also win the most prestigious prize in world football.”

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Osimhen assured Napoli fans that he would be available for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match against AC Milan.

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The 24-year-old reportedly sustained a strain while on international duty amid claims that he would be out of action for a few weeks.

He is obviously a key player for the Partenopei, having bagged 21 league goals this season, and club fans are worried.