After scoring the only goal in Napoli’s 1-0 win over Fiorentina at the Diego Maradona stadium, Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen has become the highest-scoring African in Serie A history.
After scoring the winning goal in the Partenopei’s 1-0 victory at the Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday night, May 7, Osimhen converted a penalty to bring his tally to 47 goals.
The 24-year-old’s strike was his 23rd league goal of the season and his 47th in the league since moving to Italy in 2020. He also broke George Weah’s record for most African goals in Serie A.
In a post-match interview with BT Sports, the 24-year-old said it was a great honour to break the legendary George Weah’s record.
He said, “It’s really amazing. A big respect to George Weah. He has put Africa on the map when he was playing here with AC Milan. For me to surpass him is a big honour, a big respect to him.
“His son, Timothy Weah is my very good friend. And I want to say he has inspired a lot of African players and I’m happy to surpass his record. He will forever be a legend for me. And I’m really happy about this feat.”
