Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen was the hero as the Italian champions opened their Serie A title defense with a bang.
The big Nigerian forward resumed his impressive form for the Paternopi, scoring two important goals as Napoli survived an early scare from Frosinone.
Abdou Harroui put the home side in front inside seven minutes from the spot after an infringement resulting from a corner.
Matteo Politano levelled things up for the champions with a powerful left-footed shot on the the 24th minute.
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Napoli had a would-have-been second goal disallowed by VAR after Giaspiano Raspadori thought he pulled them in front.
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Osimhen took centre stage from there, freeing himself up to stab the ball pass Frosinone goalkeeper from a Giovanni De Lorenzo squared ball three minutes before half-time.
The red-hot striker continued from where he stopped last season, maintaining composure to slot home the winner from a second De Lorenzo assist of the day.
Lucianno Spalleti’s team will hold their nerves high in wait of their next league game against Sassuolo.
