‘He’s a leader and great motivator’ – Jose Peseiro showers praises on Victor Osimhen

By Saheed Afolabi

Jose Peseiro has pour accolades on Victor Osimhen and describes him as a player that makes his teammates grow.

Super Eagles gaffer Peseiro has hailed prolific striker, Osimhen as a great asset and value to Nigeria.

Peseiro told Italian media outlet Il Mattino that Osimhen is a great motivator, leader and a top player.

“He is a leader, indeed it is so but thanks to his performance, he was able to take over the locker because he’s a top player and above all is a great motivator,” he said.

“He always talks to everyone to give their best, he talks to his teammates, load them up and makes them grow.

“In Nigeria, he’s a star because is the player with the greatest value but that doesn’t make him go crazy.

“He is a leader on and off the field, many players have more experience and he has climbed the hierarchy.”

Osimhen goals have contributed to the success of Napoli this season as they top the Serie A table with 50 points from 19 games, followed by Milan on 38 points.

The inform Napoli forward is having a great season in the Italian Serie A as he has found the back of the net 13 times for the Naples in 19 league matches to top the goal scorers chart.