Osimhen strike seals Serie A title for Napoli

Napoli have won their first Serie A title since 1990 as they drew 1-1 with Udinese at the Dacia Arena on Thursday night.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen – Napoli’s main attacking threat all season – netted a second half strike which was enough to secure a draw away at Udinese.

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That point was all Napoli needed to end a 33-year wait for a third Scudetto with five games to spare.

Napoli last won the Italian top flight title in 1990 when Diego Maradona – whom the Napoli home ground is named after – inspired the side to league victory.

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Sandi Lovric had given Udinese a shock lead in the first half as Napoli fans, who were prepared for celebrations after the match, caught forlorn figures.

Luciano Spaletti’s side had their title celebrations delayed when Salernitana forced them to a 1-1 draw over the weekend. Napoli needed a win to claim the title.

However, they didn’t have to wait for long as their dreams, hopes and aspirations are finally fulfilled.

The whole of Naples have been thrown into wild ecstasy, most fans unable to contain their joy. Thirty-three years is a long wait but all the sacrifices and patience are all now worth it.

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