FIFA, CAF hails Osimhen after his move from Lille to Napoli

SSC Napoli Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Photo: SSCNapoli

World’s football governing body, Federation of International Football Association, FIFA has hailed Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen after sealing a record transfer from Lille to Napoli.

Osimhen joined the Italian Serie A side on Thursday, July 31, for a record of €50m plus additional bonuses, a year after signing for Lille from Charleroi for just €12m.

The former Golden Eaglets ace in the process emerged Nigeria’s most expensive player after seeing off Alex Iwobi’s £30m transfer to Everton.

✨ From starring at the #U17WC with @NGSuperEagles 🇳🇬 in 2015 to becoming @en_sscnapoli's marquee signing

👏 All the best in this next chapter of your career, Victor! pic.twitter.com/TCOqOJm2U8
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) July 31, 2020