The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen reportedly threatened to leave the national team and return to Turkey following an on-field altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at AFCON 2025. Osimhen, who scored twice in the match, was angered when Lookman opted not to pass to him in the second half, leading to a heated exchange and his subsequent substitution.
Key Points:
- Victor Osimhen threatened to quit the Super Eagles after a clash with Ademola Lookman
- The incident occurred during Nigeria’s 4-0 AFCON win over Mozambique on Monday
- Osimhen scored two goals, but was upset when Lookman did not pass to him in the 64th minute
- He asked to be substituted and was replaced by Moses Simon
- After the match, Osimhen reportedly dropped his accreditation card and insisted he was “done.”
- NFF officials intervened to pacify the striker and prevent his departure
- Nigeria is set to travel to Marrakech for the quarter-finals on Thursday
Sources: Arise News, Daily Post Nigeria
