President-Elect, Tinubu Celebrates Osimhen’s Feat For Napoli

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President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen for the historic feat achieved at Serie A Italian league, on Thursday.

Tinubu in a tweet on Sunday, said “I think we can all agree that there was another coronation in Italy where our son, Victor Osimhen, claimed the crown as the new King of Serie A!.

“The real deal, or idán gangan as younger folks may describe him; Victor has continued the fine tradition of Nigeria’s footballing excellence on the global stage.

“We are all proud of him and wish him well in what is already a remarkable career.”

It would be recalled that Osimhen scored in the 52nd minute to help Napoli secure a 1-1 draw against Udinese and secure their first league title in 33 years.

A video sighted by The New Diplomat showed a wild jubilation at the Udine Stadium as Fans cheer up Osimhen.

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