Osimhen wins Seria A January Player of the Month

Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has been voted Serie A Player of the Month for January.

The Nigeria international scored the highest number of votes after scoring five goals and providing one assist in four outings for the Partenopei in the month.

The striker previously scooped the Serie A Goal of the Month award.

Osimhen was previously nominated for the award in October and November but lost out to Juventus forward, Moise Kean and AC Milan winger, Rafael Leao.

The 24-year-old beat compatriot Ademola Lookman, Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, Roma forward, Paulo Dybala and Lazio midfielder, Luis Alberto to the individual honour.

The Nigeria international is third the Napoli player to have won the award in the last five months.

Osimhen will be presented the award during the pre-match of Napoli versus Cremonese at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday.