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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form in front of goal as Napoli defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday.
Napoli was awarded a penalty in the 35th minute when Osimhen was fouled in the box but the spot kick was missed by Georgia international, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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Osimhen put Napoli ahead in the match after converting a Hirving Lozano pass five minutes after the missed penalty kick.
The goal was the Nigeria international’s second in four Champions League matches for the Italian side this season.
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Osimhen, 24, has now bagged 20 goals in 24 matches across all competitions for the Serie A leaders this season.
The Nigerian had a goal disallowed for offline a minute after his goal.
He was replaced by Giovanni Simeone six minutes before full-time.
Napoli scored the second goal through Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the 64th minute.
Source: Complete Sports