Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian player, sparked internet responses on Wednesday, February 29, after a video showing him mending his opponent’s goal net during Napoli’s match against Sassuolo went viral.
Napoli won comfortably 6-1 over Sassuolo, with Osimhen scoring three goals.
Andrea Consigli, Sassuolo’s goalkeeper, accidentally damaged the net while attempting to stop a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shot in the first half.
The game was briefly interrupted when Osimhen moved into the opposing box to assist in mending the net with tape. Osimhen went on to score two goals following this performance, in addition to his first-half goal.
Watch the video below.
The episode sparked enthusiasm for Osimhen’s sportsmanship, with many commending his desire to assist and others praising his creativity and multitasking abilities.
One @Ahlexmoralex wrote: “If you’re a Nigerian you have automatic multitasking spirit.”
@Mblawal000 wrote: “He’s from Nigeria bro, we’re taught how to improvise whenever any problem occur.”
@MONACO_CFC wrote: “Osimehn tore the net with his first goal, repaired it and bagged his second😭.”
@monkiaso wrote: “@victorosimhen9 representing 🫡. In Nigeria as a boy, you kinda learn how to do almost everything, u fix and mend and make. It’s in our blood, so don’t be too surprised.”
@HCookey wrote: “Scored his hatrick after this. No be juju be dat ?”
@Polartechinc wrote: “Did this just to score more goals.”
@dobisbeautyyy wrote: “I love this human😭. So selfless and hardworking.”
@yakubumicheal1 wrote: “After destroying the post with his goals, he had to repair it, so as to score more 💀💀💀.”