Victor Osimhen named Serie A fastest player
chuks oti
Sep 22, 2020
Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen has been named the fastest player in Serie A for matchday 1.
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According to the official figures of the Lega Serie A, Osimhen clocked a speed of 34.05 km per hour.
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The Nigerian forward beat his teammate Dries Mertens speed at 31.78KM to be adjudged the fastest player in the league for the week.
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Osimhen since joining the Italian club has been rated highly by fans and football analysts.
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After his debut match against Parma, Napoli's head coach, Gennaro Gattuso heaped praises on the forward.
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Gattuso described Osimhen as a young lad with the head of a 40-year-old.
"I was struck by Osimhen's serious attitude. He has not forgotten where he came from and the sacrifices he made.
"He built himself up on his own and I congratulate him for his will and desire.
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"He is a young lad with the head of a 40-year-old. I hope he does not make mistakes and does not change his attitude," Gattuso said.
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