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Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen became the highest scoring African footballer in Serie A history by netting the only goal in their win over Fiorentina last week.
His match-winning penalty, the 23rd of a remarkable season which has propelled Napoli to its first Scudetto since 1990, was goal No 47 in Italy's top flight, taking him past former AC Milan star George Weah, a Ballon d'Or winner in the 90s, in the history books.
Weah had produced his tally of 46 Serie A goals from 1995 to 2000, yet Osimhen has set a new record for African players in two years fewer.
Just like the Liberian striker, Nigeria's Osimhen is a panther-like forward who scores extraordinary goals and has the speed to match Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in his prime.
Though unlike Henry, the 24-year-old has been scoring regular goals since his late teenage years, proving himself a concrete centre forward, a true number nine.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen became the highest scoring African in Serie A history
Osimhen's penalty handed Napoli win over Fiorentina last week and took his tally to 23 goals
Napoli lost their latest game 2-0 against Monza but the title is already in the bag
After delivering a Scudetto which had been missing in Naples for 33 years, there is now much apprehension about Osimhen's future in the city. The player has gained international acclaim on the back of his terrific season, and he has already admitted his dream to one day play in the Premier League.
'I do my best to achieve my goals and maybe play in the Premier League one day,' he told Sky Sports, 'but I'm enjoying the moment.'
He has surpassed Liberian striker George Weah as Serie A's all-time top African scorer
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis recently told Cinque Minuti that he has no intention of selling Osimhen, who has two years to run on his contract, despite failing to mention any details of a potential renewal.
'I will not sell Osimhen. They offered me €2.5billion (£2million) for my group and then €1billion for Napoli, I refused both offers,' he said. 'We need to make precise budgets based on what the market offers, being entrepreneurs: in football, as in life, there are various types.'
