Serie A: Osimhen Smashes Weah’s Record, Now Highest-Scoring African. - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (A.M)
May 9, 2023
The Nigerian achieved the feat after scoring from the spot in
Napoli’s 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in Sunday’s Serie A fixture.
The goal, which is his 23rd this season, is his 47th Serie A goal
making him the highest African goalscorer in the Italian top-
flight, edging out Weah who scored 46 goals.
Osimhen missed a penalty in the 48th minute before finally
beating Fiorentina goalkeeper at the second time of asking in the
74th minute.
He has also extended his record for the Most Goals Scored by an
African Player in a Single Serie A Season which he achieved
after netting a scudetto-sealing equalizer for the Azzurri in their
1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday which helped Napoli
clinched their first Serie A title in 33 years.