The Super Eagles forward had a forgettable start to the campaign at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was shown a straight red card in their Serie A opener against newly promoted Venezia on Sunday.
Osimhen was punished for a violent conduct on Daan Heymans in the 23rd minute.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Luciano Spalleti’s men held their visitors to a goalless at halftime.