Nigerians steal show as Osimhen refuses to celebrate after scoring against Maduka

The duo of Maduka Okoye and Isaac Success hosted Victor Osimhen and Napoli in Udine.

It was a case of the Nigerian contingent taking centre stage as Victor Osimhen and Isaac Success traded blows for Napoli and Udinese respectively in an entertaining 1-1 draw in Udine.

Osimhen opened the scoring for the Serie A leaders with a towering first-half header but refused to celebrate against compatriot and friend Maduka Okoye in the Udinese goal.

However, fellow Nigerian, Success had the final say, coming off the bench to deny Osimhen and Napoli all three points with a last-gasp equaliser deep into stoppage time.


The clash was a showcase of Nigerian talent on both sides, with Osimhen leading the line for the visitors before Success' heroics for the hosts.


Okoye also played his part with some smart saves, ensuring the game ended in a stalemate between the contingent of Super Eagles stars.

Osimhen broke the deadlock in typical fashion, outmuscling his marker to power home a bullet header and bag his 15th goal of the campaign.


But the former Lille man opted against celebrating out of respect for his compatriot Okoye, who was beaten by the brilliant effort before his Napoli teammates swamped around him.

Napoli looked to be closing in on a crucial win before Success intervened two minutes into injury time, firing home from close range to spark scenes of delirium.


The Udinese supersub, unlike his fellow countryman, celebrated his timely equaliser for the home side.

While Osimhen will be disappointed to have dropped more points, his goal continued an incredible scoring run but not enough to give the former champions all three points.


On the other end, Okoye's strong performance will have been a big positive, showing he can match teammates Osimhen and Success at the highest level.

The result leaves Napoli still eighth on the table, but now five points behind the last European spot currently held by Lazio.


But with such a wealth of Nigerian talent in their ranks, Napoli will back themselves to get over the line after a poor season.

https://www.pulsesports.ug/football/story/udinese-1-1-napoli-nigerians-steal-show-as-osimhen-refuses-to-celebrate-after-scoring-against-maduka-2024050621001825144#:~:text=Osimhen%20and%20Success%20Shine,Success'%20heroics%20for%20the%20hosts.&text=Okoye%20also%20played%20his%20part,contingent%20of%20Super%20Eagles%20stars.

Damnnn niggar

Osimhen my niggar

Death to Ngonzi united
Oh I mean man chit united

Them cut my ticket last night
I don cry tire..stupid man u shit nor fit score one goal

robosky02:


https://www.pulsesports.ug/football/story/udinese-1-1-napoli-nigerians-steal-show-as-osimhen-refuses-to-celebrate-after-scoring-against-maduka-2024050621001825144#:~:text=Osimhen%20and%20Success%20Shine,Success'%20heroics%20for%20the%20hosts.&text=Okoye%20also%20played%20his%20part,contingent%20of%20Super%20Eagles%20stars.

Useless NApoli wey no fit win either half

if he is really unhappy about the goal, he should tell them to not count it

Osimhen opened the scoring for the Serie A leaders with a towering first-half header but refused to celebrate against compatriot and friend Maduka Okoye in the Udinese goal.

Napoli wey dey 8th for table done turn serie A leaders abi?

he wants to leave it obvious

Be a professional and celebrate with your fans. This nonsense doesn't mean anything

Ok

Osimhen international airport

Nice gesture...

9ja ways 🔥

Chelsea incoming

One love brother


I just notice say like Nigeria players no too like Manchester United sha...
They're always trashing them
Check
Against Fulham
Against Chelsea
And the latest one yesterday against Crystal palace..... Nigerians are always on the score records

Wetin Man u really do Naija boys...??😂😂😂

Because he’s his brother (fellow Nigerian )

It's only a game, not a blood-sport.

brotherly impact and compatriotism.

Respect!

I just love this Osimhen guy

Not necessarily necessary. If every player were to adopt this, then they'd hardly be any goal scoring celebrations anymore

robosky02:


https://www.pulsesports.ug/football/story/udinese-1-1-napoli-nigerians-steal-show-as-osimhen-refuses-to-celebrate-after-scoring-against-maduka-2024050621001825144#:~:text=Osimhen%20and%20Success%20Shine,Success'%20heroics%20for%20the%20hosts.&text=Okoye%20also%20played%20his%20part,contingent%20of%20Super%20Eagles%20stars.

I doubt it this blogger knows the meaning of "traded blows".

Spirit of sportsmanship

Thus act of scoring goals and not celebrating is an important life lesson. Accomplish your goals but be sensitive about how you show it off. Don't underscore your performance in the name of friendship/emotions.

slaawomirr:
Damnnn niggar

Osimhen my niggar

Death to Ngonzi united
Oh I mean man chit united

Them cut my ticket last night
I don cry tire

oga see better odd wey u for separate.....abeg de give me dis odd....

Motherland affair!

funsho75:

benfica spoiled my 67k with just over 2.5

slaawomirr:
Damnnn niggar

Osimhen my niggar

Death to Ngonzi united
Oh I mean man chit united

Them cut my ticket last night
I don cry tire

Na you dey punt or you dey collect am somewhere?

Mk