Osimhen shines again, scores in second straight game as Napoli draw at Cagliari

Adekunle Fajana Sports 27/02/2024

Victor Osimhen scored in his second consecutive game as Napoli recorded a 1-1 draw against Cagliari on Sunday.

The Super Eagles striker, who scored in the Champions League last Wednesday, opened scoring in the 65th minute.

Victor Osimhen was on the score sheet in Napoli’s 1-1 draw with Cagliari on Sunday (Image: Weltfussball.com)

However, it was heartbreak for the Neapolitans later when Angolan player Zito Luvumbo equalised in stoppage time.

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The 21-year-old met a long pass in the box and finished when Napoli’s defenders showed little urgency to deal with the ball.

Giacomo Raspadori and Osimhen both went close but failed to break the deadlock before the break. Napoli grew into the game even though the first half ended goalless.

Osimhen has scored in back-to-back games for Napoli since his return from AFCON 2023, his latest being against Cagliari. (Image: Pulse Sports Nigeria)

Five minutes past the hour mark, Raspadori’s pressure saw him win the ball, race into the box and send in a high cross which was met by an unmarked Osimhen. The lanky Nigerian striker headed into the net to give the away side the lead.

Matteo Politano and Giovanni Simeone missed late opportunities to seal the win but spurned their chances when free on goal.

Cagliari continued to push for the equaliser and were rewarded when Luvumbo levelled in the sixth minute of injury time.

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen shone for his brilliance but his brilliance was overshadowed by Luvumbo’s late equaliser for Cagliari. (Image: Reuters)

Napoli are ninth in the Serie A table with 37 points after 25 matches. Cagliari on the other hand have 20 points in 26 league outings and are 19th on the log.