… secures hat-trick, assists in Napoli’s triumph over Sassuolo
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick in the reigning Serie A champions 6-1 demolition of Sassuolo at the MAPEI Stadium on Wednesday night.
Uros Racic gave the hosts the lead in the 13th minute, while Amir Rrahmani equalised for Napoli 12 minutes later.
Osimhen then took centre stage handing Napoli the lead for the first time in the game a minute after the half hour mark.
The Nigeria international scored two more goals for the Serie A champions in the 41 and 47 minutes, respectively.
The 25-year-old set up Kvicha Kvaratskhelia for the fifth goal five minutes after the break.
He was replaced by Giovanni Simeone 14 minutes from time.
Osimhen has registered five goals in three outings for Napoli since returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The striker has so far scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 15 league appearances for the Partenopei this season.
Meanwhile, Napoli manager, Francesco Calzona, has admitted Victor Osimhen is gradually hitting top form again.
“Victor is returning to his levels. Clearly, he wasn’t in great shape after the Africa Cup of Nations, he was away for over a month and is slowly rediscovering his form,” Calzona told DAZN after the game.
“Kvara also struggled, but today showed just what he can do.
“I sensed positivity from the first training session, the lads aways gave me their all. I was surprised to see how eager they were to work, to stay together, and that gave me hope,” he added.
