Okafor Scores in First Napoli Appearance During Training Match
Noah Okafor, Napoli's recent loan signing from AC Milan, made an immediate impact by scoring in a training match against Giugliano at Castel Volturno. The Swiss striker found the net in a 3-0 victory, with Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori also on the scoresheet.
Noah Okafor, Napoli’s recent loan signing from AC Milan, made an immediate impact by scoring in a training match against Giugliano at Castel Volturno. The Swiss striker found the net in a 3-0 victory, with Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori also on the scoresheet.
The friendly match, officially termed a “joint training session,” provided valuable playing time for squad members who haven’t featured regularly in league matches. Okafor’s goal came after Simeone and Raspadori had already scored, reflecting the current pecking order in Napoli’s attack.
Following his successful debut, Okafor expressed his gratitude through the club’s social media channels: “I’ve been warmly welcomed and I thank everyone. I’ve spoken with Conte, one of the best in the world, and told him I’m excited to be here and want to win the league.”
The match also served as an opportunity for manager Antonio Conte to assess Alessandro Buongiorno’s fitness. The defender performed well, increasing his chances of starting in Sunday evening’s match at the Maradona Stadium.
Notable absentees from the training game were Alex Meret, David Neres, and Romelu Lukaku, who are expected to feature in the upcoming competitive fixture.
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