President of Liberia George Weah has joined well-wishers across the world sending congratulatory messages to Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen for his record-breaking feat this season with new Italian Serie A champions Napoli.
Osimhen spearheaded Napoli’s run to capturing the Scudetto title after 33 years and also broke records in what has been a fantastic season. The Nigerian’s 47th goal in Serie A on Sunday, scored against Fiorentina, made Osimhen the highest-scoring African in the competition’s history.
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The goal surpassed the previous record (46) held by former World Footballer of the Year George Weah. President Weah took to his Facebook page on Tuesday to offer his heartfelt congratulations and praised Osimhen for his tenacity, hard work, and dedication.
“My heartfelt congratulations to you, Victor Osimhen! I am very glad that you have accomplished a major milestone in your football career, after scoring your 47th goal in the Italian Serie A league,” President Weah said on Facebook.
“The records show that with this goal, which you netted on Sunday, May 7, 2023 when your team Napoli went against Fiorentina, effectively makes you the African with the highest scoring record in the Italian Serie A league – surpassing my own account of 46 goals.”
“I am so proud of your exploits and congratulate you on this remarkable achievement which is a result of your hard work, dedication and tenacity. I am also pleased with your kind words of honour in tribute to me upon reaching such a giant milestone,” the Liberian President added.
President Weah believes Africa has a wealth of football talent and that Osimhen has the potential to become a world and European best.
In his closing remarks, President Weah offered his prayers and blessings, vowing to support for Osimhen as the Nigerian striker continues to make waves in European football.
“May you continue to surge forward. My prayers are with you. My blessings are also with you. I am rooting for you, Victor!,” President Weah concluded.
With 23 goals in 28 Serie A appearances, Nigerian striker Osimhen is on course to become the first African player to win the Highest Goal Scorer Award in the Serie A.
