Osimhen’s heroics not enough as Napoli’s Scudetto drought continues with 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Napoli won their first Serie A title in 33 years when Victor Osimhen scored a 1-1 win over Udinese.

Having squandered a chance to win the title in front of their own fans on Sunday, Napoli entered the clash on Thursday at the Dacia Arena, knowing one point would be enough to claim their first Scudetto since Diego Maradona.

Accordingly, it was talisman Osimhen, with his 22nd goal of the season, who scored and claimed Napoli’s third Serie A crown, canceling out Sandy Lovric’s first goal.

Unlike Napoli’s local rivals Salernitana, Udinese did not show the same eagerness to postpone a Napoli party that is sure to last for ages.

Napoli’s contingent of traveling supporters made a lot of noise in the early stages, although their enthusiasm waned when Lovrik fired brilliantly into the top right corner in the 13th minute.

Seeking to break a three-match goalless streak in Serie A, Osimhen forced a save for Marco Silvestri shortly thereafter, and partner-in-crime Khviche Kvaratskhelia had his penalty appeal dismissed after a VAR check.

Osimhen headed just after half an hour, although Napoli were lucky that Lovrich couldn’t beat Alex Meret at the other end for the second time a minute earlier.

However, Napoli’s No. 9 was again not rejected, and after Silvestri gave out a small effort from Kvaratskhelia, Osimkhen equalized in the seventh minute of the second half.

Osimhen thought he made it 2–1 with 23 minutes left, but the goal was disallowed due to a line-up foul.

Luciano Spalletti’s tension on the touchline was evident, but his team remained calm on the pitch after seeing a draw that would go down in their history.

What does it mean? history makers

Osimkhen, Kvaratskhelia and the rest of Spalletti’s team have gone down in Napoli history. They may never get the El Diego legacy, but they will always hold a special place in the hearts of Azzurri fans, who last celebrated the title back in 1990.

Napoli are Serie A champions with five games to go – only two teams in the three-point-for-win era have previously won the title with five games to spare (Juventus in 2018-19 and Inter in 2006-2019). 07). The only shame for Napoli is that they didn’t manage to complete their league run with a win.

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At 64 years and 58 days old, Spalletti is the oldest manager to win Serie A.

It is also the first Serie A title of his career: his last success as a coach in Italy came in 2008, when he led Roma to a second successive Coppa Italia triumph.

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It should have been him. Osimhen had an extraordinary season and ended his mini drought in a decisive manner as the Nigerian rushed to celebrate in front of the huge crowd of fans.

The former Lille striker, who may well head to new pastures next season, has now scored 46 goals in Serie A, equaling George Weah as the highest scoring African player in the competition’s history.

What’s next?

Napoli’s coronation could take place on Sunday when they host Fiorentina, though fans and players will likely have to shake off their hangovers.