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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has named the late Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, as the best footballer of all time.<\/p>\n

Osimhen joined Napoli, a club Maradona played for in the 1990s, in 2020 for a club record \u20ac72 million.<\/p>\n

Last season, Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 league games as they won their first Scudetto in 33 years.<\/p>\n

Following his accomplishments with Napoli last season, Osimhen has been likened to the legendary Maradona.<\/p>\n

But he told Soccernet: \u201cI can never be anything close to Maradona.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, he is the best player in the whole world, especially for what he has done for the club. When I just came, I went on a tour, and how they idolise him is unbelievable. I cannot qualify the feeling because of what he has given to the people and the City.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has named the late Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, as the best footballer of all time. Osimhen joined Napoli, a club Maradona played for in the 1990s, in 2020 for a club record \u20ac72 million. 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