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Soccer News of Friday, 3 March 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Osimhen, Ronaldo on the same level - Lazio legend

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Lazio legend Bruno Giordano believes Victor Osimhen is on the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of their aerial abilities.

The 24-year-old Napoli star has banged in 19 goals for the runaway Serie A leaders to help Spalletti's men to open an 18-point gap ahead of Inter in second place.

The in-form Super Eagle is the leading top scorer in the Italian topflight and has also managed 2 goals in the UEFA Champions League this season.

Osimhen, who managed 7 goals from a header last season has so far managed 6 headed goals this term.

The Nigerian international holds the record for the second-highest jump in the league after leaping 258cm - He is only behind Milan's Fikayo Tomori.

Speaking ahead of I Partenopei Serie A clash against Lazio on Friday, March 3, Giordano compared Osimhen's qualities to that of Lazio's Ciro Immobile.

He however added that the ex-Lille striker is better aerially and only Cristiano Ronaldo is on the same level as Osimhen.

“Both have the same stubbornness and play every ball as if it were the last of their careers,” Giordano said as per Napoli Magazine.

“They never spare themselves, this is their common quality.

“However, Osimhen is second to none in the world when it comes to headers, only Cristiano Ronaldo is on the same level.”

Meanwhile, Osimhen has been shortlisted for the Serie A player of the month of February award.

WDN