Nigerian football fans have criticised Victor Osimhen following his heated exchange with Ademola Lookman.
The incident occurred during Nigeria’s dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique in the AFCON round of 16.
Osimhen reacted angrily after Lookman missed a scoring opportunity in the 63rd minute.
Cameras captured the Galatasaray striker shouting while pointing aggressively at his teammate.
Moments earlier, Lookman had created two clear chances for Osimhen during the match.
One chance resulted in a goal, while another opportunity came through Akor Adams.
Despite the comfortable lead, Osimhen’s reaction shocked fans watching inside the stadium.
He briefly pulled away from captain Wilfred Ndidi before confronting Lookman directly.
Osimhen later requested substitution and left the pitch moments after the confrontation.
Fans booed the striker as Moses Simon replaced him to loud reactions.
Meanwhile, the incident quickly gained traction across social media platforms, especially on X.
Many supporters questioned Osimhen’s attitude despite Nigeria’s strong overall performance.
Popular influencer Emma Ik Umeh criticised the striker for disrespecting a helpful teammate.
He reminded fans that Lookman had already assisted Osimhen earlier in the match.
Other users also condemned the behaviour, describing it as unnecessary and unprofessional.
Godwin Wilson labelled Osimhen’s actions “very silly” and completely avoidable.
However, some fans urged calm, stressing the importance of unity within the squad.
They argued that emotional reactions sometimes occur during high-pressure tournament matches.
Still, critics insisted leaders must display composure, especially during winning moments.
As Nigeria progresses, attention now shifts to team harmony and on-field discipline.
