Former Nigerian international Samuel Elijah has advised the Nigeria Football Federation to call Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to order in order not to disrupt the unity of the team ahead of Saturday’s quarter-finals clash against Algeria in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite enjoying a highly productive outing, netting two goals against Mozambique in the round of 16, both of which were set up by Ademola Lookman, the Galatasaray striker became visibly frustrated in the 64th minute after his teammate opted against passing the ball to him in a promising attacking move.
Osimhen’s reaction was immediate and intense, as he openly vented his anger at Lookman in full view of teammates, officials, and spectators.
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However, reacting to the development, Elijah, in a chat with Footy Africa, called on the NFF to call Osimhen to order and also focus on himself rather than trying to control other players on the pitch.
“I was disappointed with what I saw. It is disgraceful and let me say this: Osimhen needs to understand that he is one of our best players on the team, not the best player. The Nigeria Football Federation and the coaching crew should call him to order to ensure he does not disrupt the unity of the team.
“Lookman is equally a big player and a former African Footballer of the Year like himself, and he deserves to be respected, especially after assisting his brace during the game.
“Personally, I like Victor Osimhen because of his commitment and passion, but he has to understand that he is not the coach. He should focus on himself rather than trying to control other players on the pitch. The team is playing well at the moment, and the last thing we need is for anyone to create division and disunity with a childish attitude.”
2 Comments
This one deep!!!
Spot on samuel elijah! In the team currently one can mention up 3, 4, players in the best category and that have been consistently outstanding before mention him…players like calvin bassey, frank onyeka, and lookman… so literally he is one of the so many best like you said and not anywhere the best in this current team…
He needs to be called to order with some punishment over his childish ill attitude which is one of the dozens of reason no elite club put in effort in signing him….
He honestly need to be called to order by the nff…the time is now…
He disrespected victor ikpeba, the nff kept mute…
He disrespected finidi, the nff kept mute…
Now lookman….
The other day he almost beat up the tunisian coach…
For how long is he going to be getting away with these toutish behaviour thereby giving our national team a negative image….
The worst is his gullible followers call it passion…
Hahahaha maybe one day when he gets to punch the ref in the face for dissallowing his goal for offside we will also call it passion….
I blame lookman for acting too gentle with the situation if na me I for wear am fifty… because he will never try it with his club mates in europe…. he never did such in napoli when they fail to supply him pass..infact I remember right here on csn some folks saw it as gang up on osimhen and racism back then…..
And I am sure he will never try it in turkey…cos like wtf is it icardi that he wants to yell at or sane? Like who?