Victor Osimhen has impressed Napoli officials and fans with two hat-tricks scored in his three friendly games with the Partenopei, but now, the Nigerian can’t wait to face Cristiano Ronaldo in Serie A.
Talking to CAF’s official website, Victor Osimhen said he is waiting for the moment he will face Juventus superstar CR7.
“I was really looking forward to a new career here in Serie A. Playing against Christian Ronaldo is something you can look forward to,” said Osimhen.
“In Lille, I had the opportunity to play against some of the best players in the world like Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and it will definitely be a great experience to play against Ronaldo, who is one of the greatest players in the world. So, I can’t wait to face him soon,” he enthused.
Meanwhile, Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo is looking forward to earning a recall to the Super Eagles following Crotone’s promotion to the top-flight of Italian football.
The lanky forward ended last season as the top scorer in the Serie B with 20 goals to his name in 37 appearances.
He has been in the international wilderness for more than two years with his last appearance coming against Argentina during the 2018 World Cup, and manager Gernot Rohr’s decision to snub him coincided with Crotone’s demotion to the Serie B.
When asked if he’s thinking of the national team, Simy said, “Of course, this is every player’s dream. I played at the World Cup and now I look forward”.
Simy is competing with another Italian-based player in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Racing Genk duo, Cyriel Dessers and Paul Onuachu, Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Al-Nassr’s Ahmed Musa for one of roster spots ahead of the national team’s upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and Tunisia.
The former Gil Vicente and Portimonense SC man earned his first call-up to the national team after scoring seven goals in the Serie A back in the 2017-18 season.