Pure act of racism – Shehu Sani reacts to Napoli’s treatment of Osimhen
A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has claimed that what Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen suffered at Napoli last weekend was nothing but racism.
Osimhen was mocked by Napoli in a TikTok video posted earlier this week after he missed a penalty in the 0-0 draw at Bologna on Sunday.
Angered by the club’s action, the striker reacted by deleting all Napoli’s pictures and videos from his social media handles with his agent threatening to take legal action against the club.
The 24-year-old snubbed a number of his teammates on his arrival at the team’s hotel ahead of Napoli’s Serie A clash with Udinese on Wednesday.
After their midweek game, the club’s boss, Rudi Garcia said the video was not intended to offend Osimhen.
The Serie A champions later released a statement on Thursday evening, where they claimed that Victor Osimhen is a treasure to the club.
Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, said the action of the club is nothing but a clear display of racism.
“What happened to Victor Osimhen is nothing but a pure act of racism by Napoli."
“Black football players in most European clubs are only spared from racism when they play well,” he wrote on X.
Related sports
‘My parents are Ghanaians’ – Man Utd midfielder reacts as Southgate includes him in England squad
Nigeria Vs South Africa: Go Dance Amapiano, You're Worst Nation Ndidi, Mavididi In War Of Words [Video]
AFCON: They gave us a real lesson – Ivory Coast coach explains why Equatorial Guinea won 4-0
More sports »
Latest Posts
Top 5 best cheapest and fastest VPS hosting providers
What is remote work? (Meaning, Examples, Type, Pros and Cons)
How to become a professional Writer, (step-by-step guide)
Tips for becoming a successful public speaker, and monetizing your skill
ATBU shut down campuses after students’ protests
More Posts »