Victor Osimhen was the star of the show as Napoli secured a resounding 6-1 victory over Sassuolo, with the Nigerian striker scoring a hat-trick. Napoli initially fell behind to an Uros Racic goal but quickly turned the tide with Osimhen finding the net twice before half-time, following Amir Rrahmani's equalizer. Osimhen completed his hat-trick in the second half, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added two more goals to seal the emphatic win.
This win marks Napoli's first victory under new manager Francesco Calzona and keeps them in ninth place in Serie A, now eight points behind the top four. Despite falling behind early in the game, Napoli dominated proceedings, scoring three goals in just 12 minutes to take a 3-1 lead into half-time. Osimhen's performance was particularly impressive, taking his season tally to 11 goals in 15 games and continuing his remarkable scoring streak against Sassuolo.
Osimhen's hat-trick comes on the back of his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria narrowly missed out on the title. His recent form is a promising sign for Napoli as they look to improve their standing in Serie A and make a strong push in the Champions League.
