Osimhen to be handed starting role against Jose Mourihno's Roma

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is set to make his first start for Napoli on his return from injury when the Serie A leaders take on Jose Mourinho's AS Roma on Sunday, October 23.

The 23-year-old who missed the Super Eagles international friendly against Algeria last month will lead the I Partenopei attack when they travel to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Matchday 11.

The Super Eagles striker has scored in his last two outings for the Spalletti-led side when he came off the bench against Ajax and Bologna in the UEFA Champions League and Serie A respectively.

Italian publication Il Mattino reports that Napoli boss, Luciano Spalletti has decided to start Osimhen in what will be a keenly contested battle on Sunday night.

Both sides shared the spoils in the two fixtures last season.

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