Victor Osimhen, a football talent from Nigeria, is the first African to take home the coveted Serie A Golden Boot award.
Osimhen won the prized award following an extraordinary 2022-23 season with Napoli in which he scored a mind-blowing 26 goals in the Italian premier division.
Goal claims that Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan was a fierce competitor for the award, but the Napoli forward prevailed.
His impressive run of goals was crucial in Naples winning the Scudetto for the first time in more than three decades.
Osimhen’s latest goal came against Sampdoria in the final game of the season, with the Nigerian international finding the back of the net from the penalty spot in his side’s 2-0 victory.
The Golden Boot was not the only individual award Osimhen won, having also been declared the Serie A’s best striker of the season.
Addressing Osimhen’s future with Napoli
Meanwhile, Osimhen’s stunning run of form with Napoli has seen him court interest from a number of top European clubs.
According to The Mirror, Manchester United are among the leading contenders for the signature of the Nigerian ace this summer.
The Red Devils are in dire need of a prolific striker following their struggles in front of the goal this season after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
It is understood that Osimhen is highly regarded by United’s transfer chiefs and tops the club’s striking shortlist.
However, the Red Devils will have to contend with competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who have also been linked with a move for the 24-year-old.
Osimhen speaks on winning Scudetto
Sports Brief earlier reported that Osimhen is yet to fully come to terms with his achievement for newly-crowned Italian champions, Napoli.
The Nigerian striker led Gli Azzurri to their first top flight league title in over three decades after netting 26 goals in the recently-ended season.
Osimhen also top-scored in Serie A at the conclusion of the campaign, becoming the first African to win the golden boot in the Italian league.