Former Nigerian international, Jonathan Akpoborie believes Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen will wreck Real Madrid defence ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash.
Osimhen, who has rediscovered his goal scoring boot after scoring in two consecutive games for Napoli in the Serie A, will be hoping to continue with his fine form.
With the team set to face Real Madrid in a what is expected to be a tough battle, the former Wolfsburg star in a chat with Completesports.com, stated that the Nigerian international will be difficult to handle.
“Osimhen is a great players and I love how he has approached the whole drama in Napoli.
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“I’ve never doubted his qualities and I know he will be big a threat to Real Madrid defence in the Champions League.
“He has what it takes to down the Spanish club considering his hunger for goals.
Osimhen is a right-footed centre-forward known for his presence, athleticism, strength, directness, runs into space, eye for goal and his linkup play. At 185 cm, he has good holdup play. He also relies on pace to beat opponents.
Osimhen is regarded as one of the best centre-forwards in European football. He has been compared to fellow young strikers Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Dušan Vlahović.
Osimhen is a Christian. He has stated that he has drawn inspiration from Sadio Mané, who helps his community in Senegal, and has said he wants to help disabled people throughout Africa. Osimhen announced the birth of his first child, a daughter named Haly, born October 2022.
