Victor Osimhen's unbelievable assist for Napoli winner against Cagliari (Video)

[Watch]: Victor Osimhen's unbelievable assist for Napoli winner against Cagliari

Victor Osimhen's inspired SSC Napoli to a crucial victory against a stubborn Cagliari in the Serie A.

A superb moment of brilliance from Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen proved to be the decisive difference maker as Serie A champions SSC Napoli earned a hard-fought win over Cagliari.

Napoli ended a run of three successive defeats across competitions following a 2-1 win against Cagliari, with Osimhen playing a pivotal role on Saturday night in Naples.

Osimhen inspires Napoli

In a keenly contested clash with few clear chances, African Player of the Year, Osimhen, made the difference in a man-of-the-match display.

The 24-year-old scored one and assisted another in a blistering and memorable six-minute run in the second half.

Victor Osimhen's unbelievable assist for Napoli winner against Cagliari (Video)

After his 69th-minute opener was cancelled three minutes after he had Napoli in front, Osimhen proved why he's highly rated with the moment of the game.

The Nigerian forward joggled six times in the air, while toying with the Cagliari defence before relentlessly controlling and picking out partner Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with a pass from a sea of legs.

Kvaratskhelia runs to Victor Osimhen to celebrate the amazing goal.

The Georgian made no mistakes from close range as he rifled home what turned out to be the winner.

Osimhen's assist was a moment of magic that showed the confidence and talent he has at the moment, which has seen him take home several awards including the Player of the Year in Africa and Italy.

"What has Osimhen just done?" The Serie A official account reacted on social media platform X.com, formerly Twitter, moments after the goal.

The goal sealed a return to winning ways as Napoli snapped a three-game losing streak against Cagliari.

Osimhen's performance against Cagliari took his tally to seven goals and two assists in 12 appearances in the Serie A for Napoli.

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