EPL: Osimhen's Explanation For Using A "Special Mask"

"I'm keeping this forever..."

Victor Osimhen, the Serie A champion for Napoli, has explained why he wore a "special mask" during his team's 1-0 triumph over Fiorentina on Sunday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

The Nigerian, who had previously missed a penalty, eventually converted the match's lone penalty in the second attempt, according to reports.

The striker wore a "special mask" with the number "3" and the flag of Nigeria on it.

The striker wore a "special mask" that featured the number "3" and the Nigerian flag.

The Capocannoniere leader cited the "special mask" as the reason he wore it for his first match as Italy's champion. Our third Scudetto victory is denoted by the number 3. Of course, anytime I play, (the Nigerian flag denotes that) I  am representing my nation. In a post-match interview with DAZN, he stated that "VO9" Victor Osimhen 9 was his trademark.

"This is a very special moment for me. And I intend to keep this one in my possession forever. It's truly exceptional.

Victor Osimhen is on pace to win the Serie A Golden Boot for the first time ever as he has 23 goals in 27 games this season.