Nigerian striker, Jerry Mbakogu inspired Carpi to a 2-1 victory against Spezia in the Italian Series B on Saturday afternoon.

The 25-year old striker who had been in awe-inspiring form for the Biancorossi in the second tier scored his sixth goal of the league season while laying on the match winner for his teammate later on.

Mbakogu powered in the opener after 69 minutes, prodding home a right footed shot from close range following a set piece situation.

He would then set up Federico Melchiorri with a deft assist in the 78th minute to clinch all three points after Spezia had rallied back to equalise in the 72nd minute.

With his further two efforts in the Coppa Italia, he has now scored a total eight times for Carpi in 20 appearances this season.

Carpi are away on the road to Salernitana in their next domestic encounter on Saturday.

Emmanuel Chinaza