Nwankwo Names the Super Eagles Star Who Can Beat Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo to Become World’s Best Striker

Nwankwo Names the Super Eagles Star Who Can Beat Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo to Become World’s Best Striker

- Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian footballer currently playing for Napoli

- Simy Nwankwo has backed him to become the biggest striker in the future

- Osimhen will be leading the Super Eagles to the 2022 African Cup of Nations

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Victor Osimhen who currently plays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A has been backed by his teammates in the national team Simy Nwankwo for him to become the best striker in the world.

There is no doubt about the fact that Victor Osimhen is a good striker considering the number of goals he has scored since he started his football career.

Victor Osimhen's incredible performances for French side Lille made Napoli to spend big money in acquiring his signature before the start of the season and he has been superb since he joined.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Simy Nwankwo explained he sees Victor Osimhen becoming the best striker in the world in years to come.

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“I am curious to see what my compatriot, Osimhen can do ten years from now. For me he is a very strong striker who is destined for an exceptional career.
“The Italian championship is perfect for him because he can improve a lot. In my opinion and in a very short time, he can become one of the best around.
‘'He is constantly growing and I am particularly happy for him because he deserves it. He is fast, he is powerful, he has technique, he really has everything to do great things.''
Victor Osimhen.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli. Photo by Matteo Ciambelli
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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is today Africa's most expensive footballer following his move to Italian League side Napoli in the summer of 2020.

The 22-year-old was a standout performer during the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2015 after scoring record 10 goals to help the Golden Eaglets win their fifth title in Chile.

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He quickly became the toast of every club with Arsenal among the top clubs looking to secure his services, but the youngster decided to move to Germany afterward.

The attacker has also spent time in Belgium and France before becoming the most expensive African star with his move to Italy.

Osimhen has now revealed that he did not spend a dime from his earnings after joining the Bundesliga side from Ultimate Strikers in a deal of around €3.50 million in January 2017.

Source: Legit.ng

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