June 04 (THEWILL) – Napoli capped off their triumphant Serie A season with a resounding 2-0 victory over Sampdoria, with Victor Osimhen taking centre stage once again.
The Nigerian forward secured the Capocannoniere title by converting a second-half penalty, bringing his tally to an impressive 26 goals for the Serie A campaign and 50 overall in the competition. Substitute Giovanni Simeone added to the celebration with a spectacular individual effort, sealing victory for Napoli in their final match under coach Luciano Spalletti before his year-long sabbatical.
Napoli’s stellar season saw them accumulate a total of 90 points, their second-highest ever in Serie A, surpassed only by Maurizio Sarri’s team five years ago. The match against Sampdoria witnessed early opportunities from both sides, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia setting up Piotr Zielinski for a close-range chance for Napoli, while Fabio Quagliarella failed to convert a promising header for Sampdoria.
In the 64th minute, Osimhen was brought down in the penalty area, and he calmly dispatched the spot-kick to secure his milestone goal. Simeone then showcased his skills with a stunning long-range strike in the 85th minute, securing the victory for Napoli. With their Scudetto triumph, Napoli bid farewell to Spalletti on a high note after a 33-year wait for the title. The win also marked the ninth consecutive victory for Napoli against Sampdoria, second only to their record of 11 straight wins against SPAL in Serie A.
Osimhen’s outstanding season saw him join the elite ranks in European football, matching the goal-scoring prowess of Harry Kane and Alexandre Lacazette, who have also achieved 17 league goals this year in the top five European leagues. Meanwhile, Simeone’s decisive contribution not only secured the victory but also ended his goal drought in remarkable fashion.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
