Get lost - Nigerians unimpressed as Napoli offer late congrats to Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen and Napoli continue their off pitch drama.


Serie A champions Napoli were slammed by Nigerians last week for not celebrating Victor Osimhen's efforts with Nigeria at AFCON 2023.

Napoli finally congratulated striker Victor Osimhen on Nigeria's qualification to the AFCON 2023 final, eliciting scathing reactions from Nigerians online.


Pulse Sports can report that Napoli’s wishes came 24 hours after Nigeria's dramatic semifinal win over South Africa and days after the club was dragged on social media by Super Eagles fans.

Napoli and Osimhen

As reported by Pulse Sporrts Nigeria, the Serie A champions were criticised on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) because they had refused to acknowledge the performance of their star striker Osimhen in Cote d’Ivoire.

The 25-year-old has played a crucial role in Nigeria’s impressive journey to the final at the 34th AFCON.

Many clubs have been consistent with messages to their players, including the domestic leagues in Europe led by the English Premier League and Ligue 1 adding their voices to support their players in the competition.

But there was a particular hollow silence from Italian champions Napoli, leading to a backlash from Nigerians.


Napoli post Osimhen
Days after the viral posts, Napoli have finally posted on social media praising Osimhen's performances at AFCON following the penalty shootout win against South Africa.

“Congratulations to @victorosimhen9 and @NGSuperEagles on reaching the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations! “the club posted.

But Nigerian fans have now reacted to the club's message, with many of them believing it was too late and posting dismissive messages while accusing Napoli of not valuing their star forward.

Having snubbed Osimhen after previous AFCON games, Napoli's delayed congrats was seen as disrespectful, especially as Osimhen has led Nigeria's charge amid injury worries.

The Nigerian supporters believe he deserves more timely recognition from his Serie A employers.

Here are some of the reactions from Nigerians to Napoli’s message on





Lalasticlala mynd44 mukina2
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I pity you when Nigerians buy your market. There is a reason Western countries are afraid to let Nigeria progress. Only Nigerian politicians manage to defeat Nigerians.

But Nigerians should take it easy.

He should leave that club abeg

I also like how Nigerians always fight for their own when the need arises.

Napoli no get shame

Chippa is celebrating Nwabali not minding how SA folks feels

Napoli no try at all. It's obvious Osimhen has overstayed his welcome at Napoli.

tommy589:
Napoli no get shame

Chippa is celebrating Nwabali not minding how SA folks feels

What many of you didn’t know is that Osimhen playing in AFCON is not a joy for the Naple team. Osimhen is the main striker in Napoli, the longer Nigeria stays in the competition, the more it affects Napoli.

South African League has been on holiday since last year and it is resuming after the AFCON, they can afford to celebrate their players

Amotolongbo:
What many of you didn’t know is that Osimhen playing in AFCON is not a joy for the Naple team. Osimhen is the main striker in Napoli, the longer Nigeria stays in the competition, the more it affects Napoli.

South African League has been on holiday since last year and it is resuming after the AFCON, they can afford to celebrate their players

Don't mind them

Na so Una go hail this boy go him downfall, Nigerians make una take chill pill, osihmen is not even in the top 5 strikers that Napoli have had in the last ten years, Napoli took a big chance in him and made have a huge hand in the popularity that he is getting today.

Amotolongbo:
What many of you didn’t know is that Osimhen playing in AFCON is not a joy for the Naple team. Osimhen is the main striker in Napoli, the longer Nigeria stays in the competition, the more it affects Napoli.

South African League has been on holiday since last year and it is resuming after the AFCON, they can afford to celebrate their players

Lol.... Now he is their main striker right? Same striker they mocked openly online for the whole world to see but now it's a big deal congratulating him on that same platform when he is progressing

They shouldn't have released him if they didn't want his progress in the tournament then...

Brentford has been congratulating Onyeka in every game of this tournament, same thing Iheanacho's team did against SA and I'm pretty sure they aren't on break like the South African clubs..

Osimhen won the Serie A for Napoli, then won the African Best Player and is on the verge of winning the AFCON. You can't stop a man with grace

Amotolongbo:
What many of you didn’t know is that Osimhen playing in AFCON is not a joy for the Naple team. Osimhen is the main striker in Napoli, the longer Nigeria stays in the competition, the more it affects Napoli.

South African League has been on holiday since last year and it is resuming after the AFCON, they can afford to celebrate their players

Not enough reason
All the clubs are showing their players they love and value them

Even lecester City that Iheanacho just played one minute has recognized his impact

Liverpool were following Salah all the way till he returned

So what's different with Napoli.?
This is arguably your best player
Nothing to even say we miss you but best of luck

Must you allow every one to protest before you act.

Anyway they're after how much they'll make from selling him. Nothing more from their board.

Make una leave Napoli alone and direct una frustrations to una political leaders.

Blazebond:
Na so Una go hail this boy go him downfall, Nigerians make una take chill pill, osihmen is not even in the top 5 strikers that Napoli have had in the last ten years, Napoli took a big chance in him and made have a huge hand in the popularity that he is getting today.

You so called top strikers couldn't deliver the League for 33years

I Used to be indiff about issues like this and i didnt even buy that racial profiling story when they mocked him but tp be honest,this is terrible

So if Nigeria hadnt gotten to this stage, they'd not have showed their support to him at all and he would just resume the following week like he never left??

Too bad