One goal at a time, Osimhen is living the dream in the Serie A. He is on the verge of leading Napoli to their maiden title since 1990 and becoming the first African in the league’s 125-year history to finish as the top scorer.

Pakistan is in economic freefall. A dire downturn -- caused by decades of mismanagement and political instability -- has drained dollar reserves, spurred runaway inflation and caused widespread factory closures.

His supporters see that as a departure from endemic corruption that has marred the nation's public life, endearing him to younger Nigerians who represent a large portion of registered voters.

More than 90 million people are registered to vote in Nigeria where President Muhammadu Buhari is stepping down after his two terms allowed by the constitution.