Osimhen equals Higuain record after scoring against Maduka Okoye's Udinese

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:43 - 07 May 2024

Victor Osimhen equalled a Napoli goalscoring record after netting in the 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Osimhen made history at Napoli on Monday night, scoring in the 1-1 draw against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium,

After being picked out by Politano, the Super Eagles striker opened the scoring with a towering header.

This made him the third Napoli player in history to score in six consecutive games against the same opponent in Serie A.

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Victor Osimhen towers home a header against Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in the Serie A.

The duo of Maduka Okoye and Isaac Success hosted Victor Osimhen and Napoli in Udine.

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Osimhen joined an elite club, alongside Dries Mertens and Gonzalo Higuain, who achieved this feat against Bologna and Lazio respectively.

Maduka Okoye against compatriot Victor Osimhen. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Despite an inconsistent first few months of the season, blighted by injuries and off-field incidents, Osimhen has now scored 15 league goals and 17 across all competitions.

Reports surrounding his future continue to dominate the news, with Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain all credited with an interest in the Super Eagles striker.