Napoli 2-1 Cagliari: Incredible Victor Osimhen masterclass inspires champions back to winning ways

Serie A champions SSC Napoli have returned to winning ways after an inspirational display from their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen netted one and assisted the second to help the defending champions to a hard-fought 2-1 win against Cagliari at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Saturday. 

In what was another showcase of his status as Africa’s reigning Footballer of the Year, Osimhen proved to be a handful for the visitors.

After a dull first half, the match finally came to life in the final 21 minutes with Nigeria’s Osimhen fully involved.

The 24-year-old opened the scoring in the 69th minute but the lead only lasted three minutes before Cagliari equalised.

However, three minutes later, Osimhen was at it again as he turned provider this time, with the Serie A player of the year showing his relentless attitude to set for partner Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the decisive winner.  

Osimhen's fantastic headed goal was his seventh of the season in the Serie A and saw Napoli end a run of three consecutive defeats across all competitions.

The reigning African and Italian best player has also added to his assist tally, with two in 12 matches in the Serie A.