Victor Anichebe criticizes Victor Osimhen's public rant against Finidi George over injury claims ahead of World Cup qualifiers. Anichebe stresses private resolution and condemns the Nigeria Football Federation's inefficiencies, calling for its overhaul.
Former Everton star Victor Anichebe has weighed in on the controversy sparked by Victor Osimhen's comments about Finidi George, a former Nigerian international.
Osimhen took to Instagram Live to express his frustration over claims that he faked an injury to avoid playing for the Super Eagles in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The Napoli striker criticized George, prompting Anichebe to call out Osimhen for airing grievances publicly. Anichebe emphasized that the situation should have been handled privately, noting the Nigerian tendency towards public drama and negativity. He acknowledged Osimhen’s desire to protect his reputation but stressed that airing issues publicly was not the best approach.
Additionally, Anichebe criticized the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), labeling it as dysfunctional and advocating for its overhaul. Amidst the controversy, there are reports that Finidi George has resigned, allegedly due to the NFF's lack of response.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges within Nigerian football, including player-coach relationships and administrative inefficiencies.
