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Soccer News of Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Italian newspaper reveals the secret diet behind Osimhen's fitness

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen

In a recent publication, Italian media outlet, Corriere del Mezzogiorno has unravelled the mystery behind Victor Osimhen's energetic and bullish form in games.

According to their findings, one main secret to Osimhen's fitness during matches can be found in his diet.

The 24-year-old carefully follows his diet to maintain his fitness and be in perfect shape, as per reports.

The report further indicates that there is a restaurant owned by a Nigerian in Torino that the Super Eagles striker normally visits for his favourite dish.

“Victor Osimhen continues to amaze everyone in this blessed season for him and for Napoli. Among the secrets of the Nigerian forward there is also his diet. Rice and potatoes, beans, but also semolina with meat are some of the basic ingredients of Victor Osimhen’s table, which winks at the Nigerian gastronomic tradition.

“The champion chose the Sharon restaurant in Torino, in the Neapolitan capital, as his favourite place. Owned by the Nigerian Erbor Patience, who has been in Naples for 13 years, the restaurant is the best observatory for discovering, even more profoundly, the conduct food of Osimhen: yellow rice or red rice seasoned with egusi, a fish and vegetable-based sauce, is the dish most requested by the footballer,” the newspaper read.

Osimhen has been in a rich vein of form for the Naples-based club this season.

The former Lille striker has netted 25 goals and 5 assists in 29 appearances across all competitions for the runaway Serie A leaders.

Osimhen's explosive form has drawn keen interest from top clubs in Europe who are racing for his signature in the summer.

Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal are Premier League clubs reportedly interested in the services of the Nigerian international.

WDN