Osimhen continues his prolific form with goal in Napoli's 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: February 21, 2023It's advantage to Italian table toppers Napoli as they go to the second leg of their UEFA Champions League meeting with German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in Naples on March 15.
It finished 2-0 on Tuesday night at the Frankfurt Stadion - Frankfurt am Main, thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
The Nigeria international was replaced in the closing minutes of Napoli's Serie A clash against Sassuolo due to fatigue but ended speculation about his availability for the Champions League tie when he was included in the traveling party to Frankfurt.
Osimhen had a strong first half performance as he caused the Eintracht Frankfurt defence all sorts of problems with his pace.
The Super Eagles striker won a penalty for The Parthenopeans but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's kick was saved by Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp in the 36th minute.
The relentless Napoli attacks culminated in Osimhen getting his much awaited goal in the 40th minute.
Max gave the ball away and Mexican forward, Hirving Lozano pounced on it and found Osimhen who bundled the ball into the net at the far post, which took his scoring run to six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Soon after his goal, the Nigerian had the ball in the Europa League holders' net but this time, the VAR check confirmed that he was offside.
Osimhen further had a chance for a brace but his shot only hit the side net.
Kvaratskheli'a was denied by Trapp in the 56th minute when the German keeper blocked his close range shot with Osimhen calling out for the ball at the far post.
Frankfurt star and France international, Kolo Muani was sent off with a straight red card after he stepped on the ankle of Andre Zambo Anguissa.
Kvaratskhelia provided a cute assist for Di Lorenzo's goal 65th minute goal who scored with a left-footed finish.
Osimhen was substituted in the 84th minute, few seconds after he went close to grabbing his second of the night from an acute angle.
Izuchukwu Michael
Photo Credit : uefa.com
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- 'I told six players to warm up' - Eguaoven provides an explanation for delaying substitution of Ndidi
- 'There's an understanding' - Eguavoen defends bringing on Ndah to partner Troost-Ekong in central defence
- Falconets player ratings v Venezuela: Okwuchukwu, Sabastine stars in the making; Omilana, Alani excel
- U20 WWC: Five takeaways as Falconets make a statement with big win against Venezuela
- U20 WWC Venezuela 0 Nigeria 4: Bello, Okwuchukwu, Sabastine, Igbokwe goals send Falconets into round of 16
- Chelsea, Tottenham considered signing Super Eagles-eligible LB who scored 47 seconds into Denmark debut
- Super Eagles player ratings: Lookman standout; Osimhen home again; Troost-Ekong, Ajayi reliable; Ndidi solid
- 2025 Afconq: Boniface under scrutiny and four other observations from Super Eagles win v Cheetahs
- Nigeria 3 Benin 0: Lookman brace and Osimhen acrobatic goal give Super Eagles a comfortable win
- Super Eagles starting XI: Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyemaechi, Chukwueze, Lookman start; Dele-Bashiru, Simon bench
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- okvip ing
- Women's Football