Osimhen's mural in Castel Volturno stormed by Nigerians: "He's our Maradona"

osimhen?As Maradona for Nigerians of Castel Volturno.

The compatriots of the striker are not afraid of comparison with the Argentine ace Napoli protagonist of the victory of the third title, portrayed by the writer Paul Deor on the facade of a building on the Domitian coast.

“From the first day, a pilgrimage of all residents of African origin began - he says Paul Deor - some stayed to keep me company during the hours of realization while others, passing by in cars or on scooters, limited themselves to shouting their support for osimhen and for the Napoli".

The Nigerian community residing in Castel Volturno It is one of the most numerous ofEurope. “Certainly the giant mural represents a moment of redemption for them. – says Deor – a source of national pride made even stronger by the conquest of the championship obtained thanks to his goals".

Osimhen's mural in Castel Volturno: the work

The work, 8 meters high, created by Deor with his wife Antoinette Magliano and commissioned by the owner of the building Paul Diana and other entrepreneurs in the area portrays the bomber with the now famous mask in a gesture of exultation after a goal, one of the many scored during this historic season.

“Around Osimhen I created a typical panorama of Castel Volturno as if the playing field was right here – explains the artist – with the river, the lake and the inevitable buffalo. Just a few more adjustments and it will be finished." The inauguration date has not yet been set.

And speaking of surprise visits: “We are waiting for it – the writer goes out on a limb – and I think all the fans, starting with the Nigerians, can't wait to meet their champion up close".