Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is contemplating legal action against his club, Napoli, following a TikTok video posted on Tuesday. The video, which seemed to ridicule Osimhen for his missed penalty during Napoli's 0-0 draw with Bologna in Serie A over the weekend, drew significant backlash on social media.
Osimhen, who has already scored three goals in his first five matches this season, experienced an unusual penalty miss during the game, making it a defining moment.
Napoli decided to remove the video from their official TikTok profile due to the backlash it received. Osimhen's agent, Roberto Calenda, expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation, stating, "What happened today on Napoli's official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable. A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted."
Calenda went on to highlight the harm caused to Osimhen, especially given the media trials and fake news circulating about him recently. He asserted their right to take legal action and pursue any necessary measures to protect Victor's interests.
The incident reflects the sensitive nature of social media and its potential repercussions for professional athletes, even prompting legal considerations in this case
