Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen scored his 12th goal in the ongoing Italian Serie A to power Napoli to a 4-2 win over hard fighting Monza over the weekend, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The 25 year old rose highest to powerfully nod home the leveller for his team landing awkwardly, which put him at risk of a serious neck injury but he cared less as it helped his team to fight their way back into the game.
His goal has sparked a lot of discussion with many praising his bravery for not minding getting injured with his jump measured at 2.23 metres. One person who has lent his voice to the discussion is legendary Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, who happens to be the idol of the Nigerian.
Drogba who was famed for scoring headed goals during his playing days said if he was in that position, he wouldn’t have gone for the header saying Osimhen could have hurt himself in the process of trying to score.
The former Chelsea striker gave his reaction to Fox Sports on the Napoli number 9’s goal against Monza: “I saw Victor score that goal against Monza. Oh God! He hurt himself, I thought. I wouldn’t have gone for that ball, it’s crazy. An absurd goal!”.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
