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Simy Nwankwo warns Crotone squad of tough challenge in Serie A

Crotone striker Simy Nwankwo has warned his side the Serie A will be difficult ahead of their opening game of the 2020-21 season against Genoa on Sunday.

The Nigeria international played a significant role in the Pythagoreans’ success last season, helping them to return to the Italian top-flight.

The 28-year-old striker bagged 20 goals in 37 Serie B games amid other dazzling displays, emerging as the division’s top-scorer.

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Nwankwo is no stranger to the Italian top-flight having featured in the league in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons with the Pythagoreans before their relegation.