Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
  • AFCON 2025
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
  • AFCON 2025
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
No Result
View All Result

Back with a bang! Osimhen marks return in style, as Bassey’s Ajax struggle against prolific Napoli

by Kelvin Omachonu
October 12, 2022
in UCL, News, NewsNow, Nigeria, Top
0
Back with a bang! Osimhen marks return in style, as Bassey’s Ajax struggle against prolific Napoli

Raspadori and Simeone have been spectacular in recent weeks, but the Sheriff is back to claim his spot

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen came off the bench to score for Napoli upon his return from injury to help the Partenopeans claim a 4-2 win against Bassey’s Ajax.

Osimhen returned to Napoli’s matchday squad after missing his side’s last five games because of a hamstring injury.

Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti started Osimhen from the bench, while Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey got the nod to start in defense for Ajax.

The Partenopeans had the upper hand going into the tie, as they beat the Dutch giants 6-1 when both sides met in the first leg last week.

Napoli wasted no time in showing their strength, as Hirving Lozano put the Naples giants in front after just four minutes.

Before Bassey and his teammates could regroup, Napoli hit again through Giacomo Raspadori, who has been in great form in recent weeks.

Napoli kept pushing to add to their tally, but Ajax held on till half time.

The Godenzonen started the second half with a lot of fire and within four minutes into the half, they pulled one back.

Super Eagles star supplied a well-weighted cross to Davy Klaasen, who promptly sent it to the back of the net with a beautiful header.

Osimhen was introduced into the game in the 50th minute in place of Raspadori. And within 12 minutes, the Partenopeans won a penalty. Khvicha Kvaratshkelia made no mistake from the spot, as he fired past Remko Pasveer to make it 3-1.

After conceding a third, Ajax piled pressure upon pressure on the Partenopeans’ defense, and they were rewarded with a penalty which Steven Bergwijn dispatched calmly to make it 3-2 with seven minutes left.

It was a nervy end to the game, but Napoli’s hero without a cape was there to ensure there was no heartbreak.

Osimhen’s hungry and tireless pressing paid off, as he forced a mistake from Daley Blind and fired the ball into an empty net to ensure it ended 4-2 at the Diego Maradona Stadium.

The victory seals Napoli’s spot in the Round of 16 of the Champions League.

For Osimhen, his goal was timely as Spalletti would surely have a headache choosing between him and Raspadori.

Tags: AjaxBasseyChampions LeagueNapoliOsimhenSpalletti
Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu is a writer with many years of experience covering sports events in Nigeria and abroad. He is fueled by his love for the job, and is dedicated to delivering captivating stories.

RelatedPosts

Back with a bang! Osimhen marks return in style, as Bassey’s Ajax struggle against prolific Napoli
News

“It’s impossible” – Mourinho snubbed as Osimhen rejects Fenerbahce bid amidst Chelsea, Real Madrid interest

5 hours ago
Back with a bang! Osimhen marks return in style, as Bassey’s Ajax struggle against prolific Napoli
EPL

“Perfect for Arsenal” – Three-time Premier League winner urges Arteta to go for Osimhen

3 days ago
Back with a bang! Osimhen marks return in style, as Bassey’s Ajax struggle against prolific Napoli
EPL

Victor Osimhen transfer: Juventus to miss out as Chelsea make Club World Cup plans for Nigerian star

4 days ago
Back with a bang! Osimhen marks return in style, as Bassey’s Ajax struggle against prolific Napoli
EPL

Why Manchester United might not sign Victor Osimhen this summer

5 days ago

See other News

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

“It’s impossible” – Mourinho snubbed as Osimhen rejects Fenerbahce bid amidst Chelsea, Real Madrid interest

No starts, no problem – Should Chukwueze be comfortable with being a bench player in Milan?

“We need to start again”- Super Eagles goalie Maduka Okoye sets Udinese target

Premier League table after matchday 32: Where Ndidi, Iwobi, Onuachu, Aribo, and Aina’s clubs stand

Osimhen and Lookman transfer latest: Juventus plot, Galatasaray hope, Man United watch

Soccernet.ng

Copyright © 2024 Soccernet Media Limited.

Navigate Site

  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Journalist Charter
  • Advertise
  • Terms of Use

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • AFCON 2025
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle

Copyright © 2024 Soccernet Media Limited.