Osimhen and Lookman Dispute Resolved, NFF Confirms

Recent reports of a disagreement between Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Mozambique have been addressed by the Nigeria Football federation (NFF). Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential departure of Osimhen from the team, the NFF has confirmed that the issue has been resolved and the player remains with the squad.

On-Field Disagreement Addressed

A brief disagreement occurred between Osimhen and Lookman during the match against Mozambique. However, the NFF swiftly moved to clarify the situation, stating that the matter was resolved internally. “There is no problem between Osimhen and Lookman. Everything has been resolved behind the scenes. Osimhen is in the camp with the national team. Allegations that he will leave do not reflect the truth,” the NFF stated [[2]].

Rumors of Departure Dismissed

The NFF also dismissed rumors circulating online that both osimhen and Akor Adams had left the Super Eagles camp [[3]]. these reports,which surfaced on Wednesday,were labeled as “outright falsehood” by the football governing body.

Show of Unity

Adding to the positive resolution, Ademola Lookman shared a photo on his social media account celebrating a goal with Victor Osimhen, accompanied by the caption “always together,” signaling a united front between the two players.

key Takeaways

• A minor disagreement between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman occurred during a recent match.
• The NFF has confirmed the issue has been resolved internally.
• Reports of Osimhen and Akor Adams leaving the camp are false.
• Both players remain committed to the Super Eagles.

The swift action by the NFF and the players’ public display of unity demonstrate a cohesive team habitat as the Super Eagles continue their campaign in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [[1]].