Victor Osimhen has dismissed reports of a rift with Ademola Lookman after Nigeria’s 2–0 AFCON quarter-final win over Algeria, calling him “my brother.”
Osimhen Clears Air With Lookman After Algeria Win
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has put to rest speculations of a rift with teammate Ademola Lookman, declaring that the Atalanta forward remains his “brother” despite a brief on-field disagreement.
The two Nigerian stars were seen exchanging heated words during Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final on Saturday, sparking widespread reactions among fans.
However, speaking after the match in an interview with Canal+, Osimhen dismissed any notion of bad blood, describing the incident as nothing more than a football misunderstanding.
“Lookman is my brother. What happened was just a misunderstanding, but you know, this is football,” Osimhen said.
“There is nothing to say about my brother. We are very close on the field.”
Osimhen’s comments underline the unity within the Super Eagles camp as Nigeria pushes deeper into the tournament. Both players have been instrumental in the team’s impressive AFCON run.
So far in the competition, Osimhen has registered four goals and two assists, while Lookman has contributed three goals and five assists, making them two of Nigeria’s most productive attackers.
The quick reconciliation further reinforces the strong chemistry within the squad as the Super Eagles prepare for the semi-final stage, with hopes of reclaiming continental glory. Read More
