The recent quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Angola at the Africa Cup of Nations saw the Super Eagles advancing to the semi-final thanks to a 1-0 win, leaving Angola’s Zito Luvumbo and his teammates in despair.However, less than a month later, Luvumbo, 21, had plenty of reasons to celebrate, while the Nigerian star Victor Osimhen was seen disappointed in the dugout. His Napoli were on the verge of an important away win, thanks to Osimhen’s second-half tap-in, but Luvumbo’s 96-minute equalizer spoiled it for the favourites.The Partenopei debuted under new coach Calzona on Wednesday in a Champions League draw with Barcelona, which was his maiden Serie A test. Victor Osimhen’s fly header 🔥😲Back to back goal for the African Best.pic.twitter.com/UjETRrjCvx— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) February 25, 2024 After just four minutes, Osimhen reacted angrily to Yerry Mina pinching him on the nipple in an off-the-ball tussle.Still, he managed to transform that anger into a fruitful delivery, as Napoli took the lead somewhat against the run of play. Raspadori floated a ball to the back post for Osimhen’s diving header and 0-1.The Nigerian striker was close to killing the game with a brace, but he hit the same upright twice before the linesman flagged for offside.🇮🇹 Goal: Zito Luvumbo | Cagliari 1-1 Napoli pic.twitter.com/rY1UJYvdwW— FootColic ⚽️ (@FootColic) February 25, 2024 And then, some ten seconds before the final whistle, a long ball was sent to Napoli’s area, Juan Jesus let it bounce, and Luvumbo pounced to blast into the roof of the net on the half-volley for the ecstatic celebration.SERIE AFridayBologna – Verona 2-0 (1-0)/Fabbian 27, Freuler 65/SaturdaySassuolo – Empoli 2-3 (0-1)/Pinamonti 54 pen, Ferrari 77 – Luperto 11, Niang 64 pen, Bastoni 90+4/Salernitana – Monza 0-2 (0-0)/Maldini 78, Pessina 83/Genoa – Udinese 2-0 (2-0)/Retegui 36, Bani 40/SundayJuventus – Frosinone 3-2 (2-2)/Vlahovic 3, 32, Rugani 90+5 – Cheddira 14, Brescianini 27/Cagliari – Napoli 1-1 (0-0)/Luvumbo 90+6 – Osimhen 65/20.00: (7.50) Lecce (4.40) Inter (1.45)22.45: (2.45) Milan (3.50) Atalanta (3.00)Monday20.30: (1.95) Roma (3.35) Torino (4.20)22.45: (2.40) Fiorentina (3.35) Lazio (3.25)***odds are subject to change
