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Napoli to appeal Osimhen's two-match ban

The Partenopei have disclosed that they will appeal the punishment imposed on the Nigerian striker following his dismissal against Venezia

Napoli have announced that they will appeal the two-game ban meted out to Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen following his dismissal during the Partenopei's 2-0 victory over Venezia on Sunday.

The forward was given the marching orders in the 22nd minute by referee Gianluca Aureliano for violent conduct against Daan Heymans after appearing to strike the opposition during a corner.

The was the first time ever that the former Wolfsburg and Lille man has been sent off in a league encounter during his professional career.