Michael Essien, a former Ghanaian footballer who played for Chelsea, has offered his congratulations to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on winning the Serie A title with Napoli.

Osimhen played a key role in helping Napoli secure their first league title in 33 years, scoring 23 goals in the Serie A this season.

With four matches remaining, he has the opportunity to increase his tally. By winning the league, the 24-year-old also surpassed George Weah's long-standing Serie A record for the most goals scored by an African player in the Italian league, netting his 47th goal against Fiorentina last Sunday.

"Bravoo," Essien wrote on Twitter with emojis applauding the striker.

Osimhen's accomplishment has been celebrated across the continent with the likes of Didier Drogba all paying tribute to the striker.

His prolific goal scoring form has seen him become a target for German giants Bayern Munich as well as French side Paris-Saint Germain, as reported by GOAL.

The FIFA U17 World Cup winner's future will be decided in the summer transfer window.

Meanwhile, Essien spent a season-and-a-half in the Italian Serie A with AC Milan between 2014 to 2015.

Essien congratulates retired Ozil

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien has paid tribute to friend, Mesut Ozil, following his retirement from the game.

The ex-Germany and Real Madrid star announced his retirement on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, after 17 successful years in football.

The World Cup winner played together with Essien during the Ghanaian's brief loan spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Osimhen eulogizes George Weah

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has paid tribute to African football legend, George Weah, after breaking his long-standing Serie A record.

The Super Eagles striker netted his 47th Serie A goal - his 23 of the campaign - in the 1-0 win over Fiorentina on Sunday.

The 74th minute penalty against La Viola now places him above the former AC Milan striker, who held the record for 23 years.