In a thrilling Serie A encounter on Sunday, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen played a crucial role for Napoli, earning a late penalty that contributed to their 2-1 victory over Juventus.
Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring just before halftime with a well-placed volley, giving the hosts a lead heading into the break.
However, Juventus fought back in the second half, with Federico Chiesa equalizing in the 81st minute with a precise strike from outside the box.
With the match hanging in the balance, substitute Giacomo Raspadori came to Napoli’s rescue, securing the win with a close-range finish two minutes from time.
Despite Napoli goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny denying Osimhen’s initial penalty attempt, Raspadori capitalized on the rebound to seal the victory for his side.
The win marks Napoli’s first consecutive victories in five months, propelling them to seventh in the Serie A standings with 43 points. Meanwhile, Juventus, despite the loss, maintained their second position with 57 points after 27 games, with their lead over third-placed AC Milan narrowing to just one point.
