Super Eagles No.9, Victor has dedicated his first league hat trick to his newborn daughter.
The Nigerian International was the star of the day as league leaders Napoli ran out 4-0 winners at home to Sassuolo in Serie A on Saturday.
While speaking with the media after full-time, the 23-year-old striker dedicated the feat to his daughter saying his daughter is always in his mind.
The dedication of the heart: ” Every time I sign I think of my daughter, I dedicate this triplet to her,” Osimhen said while speaking to the press.
Victor Osimhen who has had a bright start to life this season scored his seventh goal in his last eight league appearances and also said that he is living his dream.
“I’m living in a magical moment and I want to enjoy it “. Victor Osimhen is the cover man, “the man of the match” in this Napoli-Sassuolo that bears his name at the bottom of the hat-trick.
Victor Osimhen who has been out of action after picking up an injury after being substituted in the team’s 4-1 home win over European giants Liverpool in Matchday one of the UEFA Champions League in early September also thanked his team for helping him recover quickly.
“I’m happy and I have to thank the team that helped me get back on the pitch after the injury,”
The current second-highest scorer amongst the recent Super Eagles squad is also delighted with the team’s progress after Napoli stretched their winning run to 13 in all competitions after the win.
“I congratulate the group, I have fantastic teammates and I play in a quality squad. I thank the coach for his trust and I want to continue like this together with the whole team .”
Napoli continued their fine start to life this season as they extended their points tally to six points over second-place AC Milan on Saturday.
The Blues who have already qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League will next face Liverpool in the last game of group A with a draw enough to ensure they top the group.