Everyone involved must be fired - Journalist, influencers slam Napoli over Osimhen 'mockery'

Popular sports journalist, Colin Udoh has called for the sack of everyone involved in the making of the viral video trolling Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen.

Napoli came under serious attack from football followers after a video mocking Osimhen following his penalty miss was shared on their Tiktok account.

In the first video, Osimhen was referred to as a coconut head while the other video showed the moment he missed the penalty.

A furious Colin Udoh called for the dismissal of anyone involved in the post.

“That video of @sscnapoli trolling @victorosimhen9 over his penalty miss (which I won’t share) is in very poor taste for a player who continually gives 100% for that club. Everyone involved in that decision, from ideation through approval to execution, should be fired, pronto!” he wrote.

Osimhen, who was the club’s top scorer last season as the Parthenopeans won the Scudetto after three decades, missed the penalty that denied Napoli a chance to win all three points against Bologna on Sunday.

And with just four minutes to the end of the game, the Super Eagles striker was substituted for Giovanni Simeone.

Not happy with the substitution, Osimhen expressed his anger at Napoli coach Rudi Garcia as he walked away to the bench.

Osimhen has since sent his apologies to the coach and his teammates for his action but on Tuesday.

The post has since generated several reactions on social media.

Social media influencer, Lerry, wrote, “Dear @sscnapoli, your admin is on TikTok trolling your own player, Victor Osimhen for missing a Penalty.

“Is this how you repay a player who fought hard on the field to end your 33 years of waiting for a League title?

“I’ve seen the greatest football players miss penalties that cost their teams yet it didn’t take anything from their greatness. Victor Osimhen is heading to the top and one penalty miss won’t change that.”

Frank Khalid, a British entrepreneur, the owner of West London Film Studios, Elbrook Cash and Carry, also questioned the club.

“How can Napoli make fun of their number one player? I think it’s time for Victor Osimhen to come to Chelsea, it’s his dream club.”