US EditionAFCON 2025: Is There a Discipline Issue in the Nigeria Squad?
Victor Osimhen, who scored twice and received assists from Ademola Lookman, was substituted after a disagreement and may face disciplinary action from coach Eric Chelle.
- Victor Osimhen demanded to be substituted after a heated exchange with Ademola Lookman in Nigeria's 4-0 win over Mozambique on Monday.
- Amid a pattern of on-field clashes, a broken play prompted Victor Osimhen to berate Ademola Lookman, after which he stormed off the pitch recently, fueling concerns about discipline.
- Teammates Wilfred Ndidi, Calvin Bassey and Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava intervened during the dispute, while Victor Osimhen skipped the post-match huddle and went straight to the dressing room.
- Eric Chelle said the incident would be dealt with in-house and hinted at possible punishment, as the episode cast a shadow over Nigeria's progress to the AFCON quarterfinals.
- Given past clashes that forced institutional change, Victor Osimhen's incidents previously led to the NFF hiring a foreign coach after Finidi George resigned, increasing scrutiny as Nigeria reach the AFCON quarterfinals.
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Lookman Downplays Osimhen Feud As Chelle Hints At Punishment
Ademola Lookman has stated he is more interested in the team’s outcome over individual events on the field following his on-field feud with Victor Osimhen as Nigeria crushed Mozambique 4-0. The winger stated this in his post-match interview about the incident that overshadowed Nigeria’s emphatic round of 16 victory at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Osimhen had clashed in the second half of the encounter as Nigeria led b…
Victor Osimhen, author of a double in Nigeria's demonstration against Mozambique (4-0), was very uplifted against his team-mate Ademola Lookman.
AFCON 2025: Is there a discipline issue in the Nigeria squad?
Tension heated up towards the end of the Super Eagles' 4-0 win against Mozambique. Victor Osimhen appeared to be furious at Ademola Lookman after his teammate kept the ball to himself in front of goal. Is discipline going to be an issue for the Nigerian side going forward?
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