Vector also noted that another Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen suffered a similar fate while at Napoli
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun better known as Vector Tha Viper has slammed Atalanta manager, Gasperini over his “harsh” criticism of Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman.
The Nigerian international missed a penalty during his club’s 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in a UEFA Champions League (UCL) match on Tuesday night.
He had earlier pulled a goal back for the Serie A club, who were 3 goals down immediately after coming on.
He, however, missed the chance to get a brace after his penalty kick was palmed aside by Brugge’s goalkeeper, Simon Mignolet.
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Speaking after the game, Gasperini claimed Lookman was “the worst penalty taker he has ever seen.”
He also claimed that the winger insisted on taking the spot-kick despite not being the team’s designated penalty taker.
Reacting to the Italian tactician’s comment, Vector insisted that Gasperini was being racist, noting that another Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen suffered a similar fate while at Napoli.
Speaking via his verified X handle, the rapper tweeted, “I thought I was a victor till Napoli started laughing.’ Make Lookman look well… This skin issue sha.”
Meanwhile, Lookman has clarified that contrary to Gasperini’s claim that he insisted on taking the spot-kick despite not being the team’s designated penalty taker, the designated penalty taker asked him to take it.
