Serie A: Napoli boss, Spalletti talks up Osimhen after historic goal against Atalanta

By Adeleye Kunle

Napoli manager, Luciano Spalletti, has once again heaped plaudits on Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian inspired the team’s 2-1 win against Atalanta on Saturday night.

The Partenopei extended their lead at the top of the table after the hard-fought win at the Gewiss Stadium.

Osimhen conceded a penalty early in the game which was converted by his compatriot, Ademola Lookman.

The 23-year-old levelled scores for the Parthenopeans before setting up Elf Elmas for the winning goal.

Osimhen now has six goals in his last four appearances for the Naples club and eight in nine league outings this season.

The striker is also now the highest-scoring Nigerian in the Italian top flight with 32 goals