Liberia President George Weah hails Victor Osimhen on breaking his Serie A records 

By Wale Mustapha

President of Federal Republic of Liberia, George Opong Weah has sent a congratulatory messages to Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen for breaking his record in Serie A as Africa’s top scorer in Italian top-flight.

On Sunday, Osimhen scored the only goal from spot that won the match for Napoli against Fiorentina which saw him getting his 47 league goals to surpass the previous held by Weah at 46.

The former AC Milan striker went on to win two Scudetto for Milan and also became the first African to win FIFA Ballon d’ Or, UEFA and African best player in the same year.

President Weah who was elated by Osimhen’s feat, commended the Napoli forward for his dedication and tenacity just as he wished him more individual breakthroughs and accolades.

“My heartfelt congratulations to you, Victor Osimhen! I am very glad that you have accomplished a major milestone in your football career, after scoring your 47th goal in the Italian Serie A league,” the Liberian legend wrote.

“The records makes you the African with the highest scoring record in the Italian Serie A league – surpassing my own account of 46 goals.

“I am so proud of your exploits and congratulate you on this remarkable achievement which is a result of your hard work, dedication and tenacity. I am also pleased with your kind words of honor in tribute to me upon reaching such a giant milestone.”

The Liberia president also urged Osimhen to remain focused to win more laurels and break more of his records in Italy and European football just as he prayed for him to succeed more in a bid to bring more glories to Africa.

“There are many more of my records for you to break. I wish you go on to achieve greater success, I watched your goal against Udinese when your 52nd -minute header won the Scudetto for Napoli,” Weah continued.

“Your movement, your passion, your determination and hunger brought back many memories to me. I wait for your 100th Goal in all competitions in Italy so that you can celebrate (but don’t remove your shirt like I did or you will get a Yellow Card).

“You have won one Scudetto. Great! When I won my first Scudetto with Milan, I said to myself, why one, why not two? I went on to win another Scudetto with Milan. I went on to win the Ballon D’or. So why not two or more for you Victor? The sky is your limit.

“With your dedication, commitment, humility, hard work, you can conquer the World. Africa needs another World Best. Africa needs another European Best. You Victor, can deliver that for us.

“The records that I set were meant not as a challenge, but as a motivation to you and other African Players. We have the best of talents. You have to remain humble, tenacious and focused. Don’t be distracted.

“There are many great African players in European leagues. They are already up against the hurdles of playing against many odds in leagues and stadiums so far away from home which present challenges for them; so to beat the odds and climb to the top is worth our commendation.

“May you continue to surge forward. My prayers are with you. My blessings are also with you. I am rooting for you Victor!”