“FORZA NAPOLI SIEMPRE,” Victor Osimhen breaks silence following the TikTok controversy

Victor Osimhen clarified his stance on the whole TikTok row with Napoli via Instagram.


“FORZA NAPOLI SIEMPRE,” Victor Osimhen breaks silence following the TikTok controversy

Osimhen's post on Instagram (Via X/@FabrizioRomano)

Victor Osimhen was at the heart of controversy after a TikTok video was posted by the club. Napoli posted a series of videos in which Osimhen was allegedly ‘mocked’ and ‘racially discriminated’. The player took to Instagram, posting a story to break his silence regarding the recent controversy. He spoke of his relationship with the city and the fans.

Osimhen said, “I will not allow anyone to come between us.” He also said that coming to Napoli 3 years ago was a beautiful decision and that the people have shown him much love and care. Victor said that it is the passion of the people that fuels him to play with his ‘heart and soul’. The striker clarified that his love for the badge is ‘unwavering’ and that he wears it with much pride.

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Victor Osimhen also denied all accusations against the people of Naples. He clarified that he had people close to him and many were part of his life. The player also thanked all Nigerians who reached out to him following the incident with the club.

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The 24-year-old ended his message on a positive, saying that he was forever grateful to the club. “FORZA NAPOLI SIEMPRE!” This translates to “Go Napoli forever,” in English.

Related: Nigerian Sports Minister SLAMS Napoli for “unfair teasing and discrimination” of Victor Osimhen

Napoli set to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League

After the recent social media storm surrounding Victor Osimhen, Napoli is set to take on Real Madrid at the Stadio Deigo Armando Maradona. Matchday 2 of the UCL features the Serie A champions take on Real. Either side is on the back of victories. Napoli thumped Lecce 4-0 on Saturday while Real beat Girona 3-0 on Wednesday. Gli Azzurri will be without the services of three first-team players.

Napoli vs Real Madrid
Napoli vs. Real Madrid. (Via 90min)

Rudi Garcia‘s side are likely to stick with Alex Meret in goal. Ostigard and Natan are the starting CB pairing for Garcia. Di Lorenzo will captain the side at left-back while Mathias Olivera starts on the right. Politano and Kvaratskhelia start on the flanks while Osimhen will feature as the striker after recent controversy.

In midfield, Anguissa and Zielinski are likely to start alongside Lobotka at the heart of the pitch. The clash is likely to have fireworks and is one of the most anticipated games of the group stage. Real won their first UCL game courtesy of a late Jude Bellingham goal. Napoli edged Braga 1-2 away from home.

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