AFCON Drama: Osimhen threatens to leave Super Eagles camp

Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 was overshadowed by a tense on-field confrontation between forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, an incident that reportedly spilt into the dressing room after the match.

The flashpoint occurred in the 62nd minute when Osimhen appeared frustrated leading the Super Eagles’ attack.

Cameras caught the striker remonstrating with Lookman following what seemed to be a disagreement over a missed pass, repeatedly stressing the need for teamwork.

The exchange drew the attention of teammates, with captain Wilfred Ndidi attempting to defuse the situation.

Moments later, Osimhen signalled to head coach Eric Chelle that he wanted to be taken off. His body language suggested disengagement before he was substituted in the 68th minute, making way for Moses Simon.

Despite Nigeria’s dominant performance and comfortable progression to the next round, Osimhen did not join his teammates for the customary post-match celebrations. Instead, he headed straight down the tunnel at the final whistle.

According to an unnamed source close to the team as reported by Peoples Gazette, the striker’s frustration intensified in the dressing room.

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He was said to have thrown down his accreditation tag and expressed a desire to withdraw from the tournament and return to his club side, Galatasaray.

As of the time of reporting, it remained unclear whether the situation had been fully resolved.