On Thursday, Victor Osimhen expressed that the memory of winning Napoli's first Serie A title in over 30 years will be forever ingrained in his memory, as his goal in the match against Udinese sealed the deal for the southern Italian club. With 22 league goals under his belt, the Nigerian striker's performance earned Napoli a 1-1 draw, which was enough to secure the league crown for the first time since 1990.
According to DAZN, Osimhen described the experience as "amazing" and emphasized the long wait for this moment. He expressed that delivering the Scudetto to the Neapolitan people is a memory that will be etched in their minds forever. Osimhen also conveyed his happiness for the people of Naples and stated that they will celebrate the occasion with their fans and cherish it for the rest of their lives.
At the beginning of the season, Napoli faced a tumultuous situation as their fans were in open rebellion against club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis. This was due to the departure or sale of key players, including the beloved Kalidou Koulibaly, which further added to the club's troubles.
Despite the initial challenges, Napoli was able to turn things around with the help of a group of new players who made an immediate impact. The team went on to dominate the league and secure a historic Scudetto title, which now puts them on par with the teams led by Diego Maradona, who also won two titles. Osimhen expressed his overwhelming emotions and stated that the Neapolitans truly deserved this Scudetto more than anyone else.
At the beginning of the season, Napoli was considered as underdogs and many people did not have faith in their abilities. However, the team remained united and had faith in their squad's potential to win the Scudetto. They were able to make their dream a reality, much to their delight. During the celebrations of his title-deciding goal, Osimhen's face mask broke, but fortunately, assistance was readily available from the sidelines.
Grinning, the 24-year-old Osimhen recounted that although his mask was indeed broken during the celebrations, he was fortunate enough to have several replacements readily available. Osimhen has been wearing a face mask ever since he suffered a fractured cheekbone in 2021.
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