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Napoli's Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, found himself at the center of attention and controversy after a penalty miss that could have secured victory against Bologna. The Italian champions, who have struggled early in the season, had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Bologna, leaving them in seventh place on the Serie A table.
Osimhen had a golden opportunity to be the hero of the day when Napoli was awarded a penalty due to a handball in the box. However, the 24-year-old's shot went wide, adding to the team's frustration.
After his missed penalty, Osimhen was substituted in the 87th minute, and he expressed his displeasure with his manager. Despite the disappointment, he reportedly apologized to his teammates in the dressing room.
What added fuel to the fire was Napoli's official TikTok account, which posted a video trolling Osimhen for his penalty miss. This move did not sit well with Nigerians, who took offense at the club's attempt at humor in light of the situation.
Napoli continues to grapple with a challenging start to the season, while Osimhen's penalty miss remains a topic of discussion both on and off the field.
