Victor Osimhen made history on Sunday, when he became the first African player in history to win the Italian Serie A Golden Boot. The Nigeria international was in fine form for his team Sampdoria FC, scoring a goal in their last game and helping his team to a magnificent victory.
The 21-year old Nigerian forward joined Napoli Football Club prior to the start of the current season, and has since become one of the most influential figures in Serie A. His brilliant performances have been instrumental in the team’s successes, and his goal on Sunday was a final and crowning achievement.
Osimhen was given a starting role by coach Luciano Spalletti, who rewarded his striker for his outstanding performances. With his goal, he helped his team to a spectacular victory, and more importantly, gave himself the distinction of becoming the first African player to win the Serie A’s prestigious award.
Both teams put up their best efforts in the first half of the match, but the score remained zero until the second. However, as the second half commenced, Osimhen’s strike opened the scoring for the game, and ultimately gave Napoli the win and the historic distinction for their striker.
Osimhen’s record achievement has provided a source of pride for African footballers all over the world, as the Nigerian star has become a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring young Africans. His exceptional goalscoring record in the 2019/20 season was further praised by Seria A pundits and fans alike.
The former LOSC Lille football club star truly earned his Golden Boot award, having stamped his authority as one of the league’s most feared strikers. As a result of his remarkable performance, Osimhen was able to break one of Italian football’s long-standing barriers, and take home a remarkable personal award for his achievements.
Victor Osimhen made sure to complete his incredible feat of becoming the first African player in the history of the Italian Serie A to win the Golden Boot after scoring the only goal of the game against Sampdoria football club at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday.
The Nigerian international broke the deadlock for Napoli at the 64th minute with a penalty kick as the marinai azzurri managed to finish the clash at the top spot of the Italian Serie A table with 90 points from 38 matches played.
Osimhen showed great ability and determination throughout the match as he found his way past the defensive midfield line of Sampdoria football club. Shortly after taking the penalty, Argentine forward Giovani Simeone doubled the lead for Napoli football club in the 85th minute to make sure that the marinai azzurri emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline.
Osimhen has been in magnificent form for Napoli football club during the 2020-21 Serie A season and has now surpassed the 20 goal mark. The goals scored by the 22-year old have been nothing short of remarkable, and his tally of 26 goals so far make him the highest scorer in the Italian top flight this season.
Osimhen’s goal-scoring exploits this season have helped Napoli go back to the summit of the Italian Serie A table, and the marinai azzurri are currently in the running to capture a third Scudetto in their history.
Victor Osimhen’s impressive performance this season has earned him the plaudits of some of the biggest names in the game, including former Napoli striker and club legend ‘Dette Maradona’ who was quick to heap praise on the Nigerian international’s achievement of becoming the first African player to win the Golden Boot in the Italian Serie A.
