Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen can’t stop scoring for Napoli and has now made it 10 goals in all competition for the Serie A side on Saturday when they saw off Udinese 3-2 at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium.
Osimhen scored the opener for Napoli in the 15th minute as he got on the end of a perfect cross from Eljif Elmas to head Napoli into the lead.
Piotr Zielinski got the second for the hosts fifteen minutes later after being found by Hirving Lozano, to close the half with a two-goal lead.
Elmas then got his name on the score sheet in 58th minute to give Napoli a three-goal lead.
But, Udinese fought back and Isaac Success – a first half substitute – was at the heart of the late resurgence from the visitors.
Udinese pulled one back, Success provided the assist for Nevestorovski in the 79th minute. Then the second goal came three minutes later through Lazar Samardzic to set up the state for a nervy finish.
However, Napoli held on and got all three points to preserve their lead at the top and head into the world cup break 11 points clear of their nearest rivals, Lazio and AC Milan, having played a game more.
Osimhen also tops the Serie A scoring log with 9 goals, while Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez comes in second with 7 goals.
