Nigeria’s emphatic 4 0 victory over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations has been overshadowed by reports of a serious fallout involving star striker Victor Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman.
According to reports, Osimhen was furious during the match after repeatedly failing to receive passes from Lookman, despite the Fulham forward having earlier assisted two of his goals. What began as visible frustration soon escalated into a heated confrontation on the pitch.
Osimhen was said to have angrily confronted Lookman, pushing aside captain Wilfred Ndidi in the process. The situation reportedly became so tense that a Mozambique player stepped in to restrain him before he was eventually substituted for Moses Simon.
The drama did not end there. Sources claim Osimhen left the stadium immediately after the match, dropped his accreditation tag and openly declared that he was finished with the national team. He was also reported to have expressed plans to return to Turkey, where he plays his club football.
The incident has renewed concerns about Osimhen’s temperament, especially coming on the heels of his previous disagreement with former Super Eagles coach Finidi George. For a player of his status and influence, such moments raise uncomfortable questions about discipline and leadership within the squad.
Ironically, Ademola Lookman remains one of Nigeria’s brightest performers at the tournament, with seven goal contributions so far. His form has been central to the Super Eagles’ progress, yet it is this off field controversy that has now dominated headlines.
What should have been a night of celebration for Nigeria has instead turned into a potential crisis, with fans and officials waiting to see whether cooler heads will prevail or whether this episode will leave lasting damage in the Super Eagles camp.
