By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen makes a goal scoring return as Napoli defeated Ajax 4-2 to book a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, reports Prompt News Online.
Osimhen has been sidelined since picking up an injury in Napoli’s matchday one encounter against Liverpool on September 9.
The Nigerian international took to the field on 50 minutes as replacement for Giacomo Raspadori.
With the scoreline at 3-2 and Ajax threatening a comeback, Osimhen scored Napoli’s fourh goal of the game in the 89th minute.
Prompt News Online reports that it was the striker’s first ever Champions League goal for Luciano Spalletti’s side.
He has now scored three goals in six appearances across all competitions for Napoli this season.
His compatriot, Calvin Bassey was also in action for Ajax in the game.
Bassey was booked in the 66th minute.
