Media personality Pere Egbi has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the on-pitch disagreement between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, urging fans to exercise restraint and stop calling for Osimhen’s removal from the Super Eagles.
The incident occurred on Monday during Nigeria’s knockout match against Mozambique, despite Lookman having assisted Osimhen’s two goals earlier in the game.
A video of the exchange showed Osimhen confronting Lookman, who appeared calm throughout the encounter.
Reacting to the backlash on social media, Egbi stressed that Nigeria cannot afford to lose Osimhen, describing the Napoli striker as a key asset to the national team.
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He criticised calls for sanctions or dismissal, questioning the football knowledge of those making such demands and warning that online pressure could destabilise the squad.
Egbi cautioned that unresolved tension could affect team unity and ultimately harm Nigeria’s chances of winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
“Are people so clueless to actually demand that Osimhen be dropped? Really???? Come on. That’s a reach! Dem drop am now, una get im replacement anywhere????? Wf!!! Na we wan use our hand commot ourself from this AFCON. Imagine players reading these bants online,” he wrote on X.
He also addressed claims that Osimhen’s alleged “bad attitude” prevented a move to Chelsea, dismissing the narrative as false. According to Egbi, Osimhen had previously turned down the Premier League club.
“Lol, so Chelsea came for him and he turned them down, but world people are out here saying the guy’s attitude is bad that’s why no club wants him. Una do well o, Nigerians. Una go soon vex these boys, dem go start to play rubbish now, and then everybody go rest,” he added.
Egbi’s comments have sparked further debate online, with many fans echoing his call for unity and focus as Nigeria continues its AFCON campaign.
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