Napoli has, at last, put an end to their lengthy quest for victory in Italy’s Serie A. On Thursday, they sealed their third league title with a record-tying five games left to play, following a 1-1 draw against Udinese. Victor Osimhen emerged as the hero in the second half, scoring the all-important goal that sealed the win for Napoli.
The team’s current crop of players bounced back from a first-half deficit, with Sandi Lovric’s opener putting Udinese in the lead. Napoli’s triumph emulates the success achieved by teams led by Diego Maradona, who secured the league title in 1987 and 1990.
Osimhen’s goal, which sealed Napoli’s title victory, marked his 22nd goal in 28 league appearances. The goal sparked a wild celebration among the away fans who had taken over Udine.
Napoli’s 16-point lead over Lazio, who sit in second place, means that they can now enjoy a month-long victory parade until the end of the season.
This will provide an opportunity for their loyal supporters to finally release more than a generation’s worth of pent-up frustration.