‘It’s strange’ – Victor Osimhen untroubled by longest goal drought for Napoli

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is not bothered about his recent goal-scoring struggles for his Italian Serie A side, Napoli.

After failing to score during Napoli’s 2-1 win against Braga in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, the Super Eagles striker extended his goal-scoring drought to three straight games.

He bagged an assist and won the Most Valuable Player award in the Champions League game on Wednesday.

After scoring 31 goals in all competitions to help Napoli clinch their first league title in 31 years last season, the 24-year-old former Liller forward is confident of returning to his goal-scoring form.

“It’s strange to end a game without scoring,” Osimhen told UEFA.

“I’m a striker and strikers live for goals but it’s not something that bothers me too much because it’s already happened and I’m prepared for it. It’s not just with goals that you help the team and I’m always ready to help in other ways.”

Meanwhile, the 2023 FIFA Best Player of the Year nominee is thrilled with his nomination for the top prize in world football.

“It’s good to win this award but it’s even better and more important to get the three points against Braga in a game that was far from easy.”

“We knew that Braga were difficult, especially at home, and the difficulties they created for us didn’t surprise me. But we had many chances and we deserved the victory.” He concluded.

Osimhen scored 26 goals with four assists in 32 league games last season and has scored three goals in four league games this season.