JUST IN: Victor Osimhen Officially Breaks George Weah’s Record [VIDEO]—Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has broken George Weah’s record for the highest African goalscorer in Serie A history.
The Nigerian achieved the feat after scoring from the spot in Napoli’s 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in Sunday’s Serie A fixture.
The goal, which is his 23rd this season is his 47th Serie A goal, edging out Weah (46 goals) to become the highest African goalscorer in the Italian top-flight.
Osimhen missed a penalty in the 48th minute before finally beating Fiorentina goalkeeper, Pietro Terracciano at the second time of asking in the 74th minute.
He has also extended his record for the Most Goals Scored by an African Player in a Single Serie A Season which he achieved after netting a scudetto-sealing equaliser for the Azzurri in their 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday which helped Napoli clinched their first Serie A title in 33 years.
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Victor Osimhen's penalty against Fiorentina has pushed him ahead of George Weah as the Africa's highest goals scorer in Seria A history. 👏
🇳🇬 Osimhen – 47 goals in 79 matches
🇱🇷 Weah – 46 goals in 114 games.Osimhen Arteta Weghorst Max Air Abuja Airport Napoli Kiwior Ramsdale pic.twitter.com/PQjh2nJb8R
— Náijá Nẹst (@Naijanest) May 7, 2023
