By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match following Napoli’s 2-1 victory at Sporting Braga on Wednesday night.
Osimhen provided an assist for Giovanni Di Lorenzo to score Napoli’s opening goal on the stroke of half time.
Napoli maintained the lead until late in the second half when Bruma nodded home the equaliser.
Mali international Sikou Niakate however diverted the ball into his own net late on to give Napoli maximum points in the game. READ ALSO:
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Highlighting Osimhen’s impressive performance, UEFA wrote on their official website: Fast and powerful, extremely dangerous in the box and brilliant play with his back to goal.”
Napoli will face Bologna in a Serie A encounter on Sunday.