Osimhen strikes late to keep Napoli 100% winning record intact
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen struck late in the second half to help Napoli to a 1–0 victory over Torino and keep their 100% winning record in the Serie A this season intact.
Napoli, who have now won all eight of their league matches this season, are top of the Serie A standings – two points above second-placed AC Milan.
The only team in Europe's top 5 leagues with a 100% record so far this season! ?#NapoliTorino 1-0
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) October 17, 2021
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It looked as though the Parthenopeans were going to drop points for the first time this season, but Osimhen found the back of the net with a fine header in the 81st minute to secure the win at the Diego Maradona Stadium.
The 22-year-old Nigerian forward, who won the Serie A Player of the Month award for September, has now registered five goals in seven league appearances for Luciano Spalletti’s side this season.
