Victor Osimhen has yet to apologize for his recent social media outburst against former Super Eagles coach Finidi George. After Osimhen criticized Finidi for comments about his absence from the national games, Finidi expressed his desire to move on from the incident, emphasizing forgiveness and learning from mistakes.
Former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has disclosed that Victor Osimhen has yet to apologize for his recent social media outburst, which targeted George. The incident followed Osimhen's reaction to accusations from Finidi regarding his absence from national team matches. In a public display of frustration, Osimhen criticized Finidi, prompting significant backlash from fans and sports figures alike, who called for him to issue an apology.
In an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Finidi addressed the situation, noting, “I sent him a message that it was not the best way... From that point, I didn’t hear from him; I moved on and I wish everybody well.” He emphasized the need to move past the incident and expressed a forgiving stance. “Only God will judge,” he added, indicating that he has put the matter behind him.
When asked whether Osimhen should face disciplinary action, such as a ban from the national team, Finidi declined to comment, stating, “We cannot crucify him; he has made a mistake.” He reiterated the importance of moving on from the controversy, highlighting that everyone makes mistakes and should be allowed to learn from them. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Osimhen will address the fallout from his comments and if an apology will eventually be forthcoming.
