By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen was the hero as his hat-trick inspired Napoli to a 6-1 away win at Sassuolo on Wednesday night.
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Osimhen also registered an assist in the encounter.
Amir Rrahmani cancelled out Uros Racic’s opening goal for Sassuolo before Osimhen took centre stage.
The 25-year-old gave Napoli the lead for the first time in the game in the 31st minute.
The Nigeria international scored his second four minutes before the break.
The striker then added his third and Napoli’s fourth on 47 minutes.
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He was replaced by Giovanni Simeone 14 minutes from time.
The forward has now scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 15 league appearances for the Partenopei this season.