Former Tremendous Eagles midfielder, Ikpe Ekong, has said that Tremendous Eagles and Napoli hitman, Victor Osimhen, may have an analogous standing and status in Napoli because the late Argentine soccer icon, Diego Armando Maradona, whom their stadium is known as after.

The previous Reggina midfielder, in a chat on Brila FM’s Morning Present, “No Holds Barred” stated the 24-year-old’s affect is nice, such that, every time he goes again to the town even after leaving, he wouldn’t be required to pay for something from taxi to even lodge payments.

He additionally urged that he has paved the best way for a lot of Nigerians and even Africans within the metropolis.

Osimhen has melted his title into the guts of the residents of Naples; youngsters have been donning his coiffure, carrying replicas of his masks and his jersey replicas spreading like a pandemic all through the town.

Such is the affect of the Olusosun-bred famous person who has led the cost for the membership and the town’s 33-year-old watch for the Scudetto which is imminent.

The previous worldwide, whose son, Emmanuel, has represented Sweden’s U19 nationwide crew, urged that now could be the best time for him to go away Napoli – when the ovation is at its highest and as he’s in his prime.

“Such historical past as he has created doesn’t come greater than as soon as. Likelihood is the following few seasons may not be the identical, so it’s best for Osimhen to maneuver to one of many massive golf equipment,” the previous Midfielder insists.

Bayern Munich and PSG have been not too long ago reported to be forward within the chase for the Nigerian star.

Manchester United and Chelsea stay eager whereas Arsenal proceed to watch the state of affairs.

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