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Osimhen returns to action as Napoli beats Juventus 2-1

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has returned to action to help Napoli beat Juventus 2-1 in the Serie A on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Osimhen returned after a successful appeal which saw his initial two-match ban reduced to one, Osimhen was back in Napoli’s starting eleven against Juventus.

After putting up an impressive showing, the Super Eagles star was replaced in the 90th minute in the game.

Matteo Politano (57th minute) and Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly (85th minute) cancelled out Alvaro Morata’s 10th minute opener.

Napoli top the league table after winning their opening three games while Juventus are 16th with just one point.

Osimhen missed Napoli’s second game of the season after receiving a straight red card in their opening fixture against Venezia.

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