The Minister for Sport in Nigeria has released a statement in support of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen has come through a controversial week with his agent threatening to sue the club after a video mocking the striker appeared on their social media channel.

John Owan Enoh said in a statement: “My office is working hard to reach Osimhen firsthand and understand what the problems are and to establish the facts clearly.

"I am also in contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and with the Nigerian Ambassador to Italy.

“We are using diplomatic channels to explore the issue with Italy. We are committed to ensuring that our sportspeople are given the respect they deserve and that they are not exposed to injustice, discrimination and unfair mockery that could be detrimental to their careers."