Napoli Name Osimhen Official Penalty Taker

Napoli have confirmed Victor Osimhen as the club’s designated penalty taker for the new season, Megasportsarena.com reports.

Osimhen’s penalty goal in their last preseason match against Real Mallorca on Sunday, coupled with his display last season may have prompted the decision of the technical crew of the club.

Napoli tweeted after the 1-1 draw against Mallorca: “Osimhen!!! 1-0. But the most important thing: He’s gonna be our penalty kicker this season.”

Last season in Serie A, Osimhen managed 27 appearances overall and accumulated 1,992 minutes of playing time.

He was ranked joint eighth in the Serie A, scoring charts with a total of 14 goals and two assists.