Osimhen slams Finidi over criticism for poor results in World Cup qualifiers

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has hit back at Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, for singling him out for criticism.

Finidi had drawn the first blood following his criticism of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), adding that Osimhen and some senior Super Eagles players lack commitment and are above the law.

Osimhen who missed the last two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury took to Instagram live on Saturday to clear his name while he also hit back at Finidi.

“The Super Eagles is not my father’s own, if this will cause me to stop playing for the Super Eagles, no problem,” Osimhen said.

“I called Finidi George when he was appointed and told him, let’s do great things together.

“I had an injury in the last minute of Napoli’s last Serie A match of the season, it was an ankle injury that was confirmed on MRI.

“I knew things like this would happen, I called Finidi immediately after meeting with the doctor and we both talked with Finidi but now, I have lost every respect for him.

“I won’t allow any disrespect from anybody, I won’t allow that stain from anybody. I always play my heart out for Nigeria.

“I call my teammates before match to encourage them but after two bad games, everyone is blaming me that wasn’t even part of the team.”

Finidi had lamented that he has not received much support from the NFF and that some of the senior Super Eagles players lacked commitment while they are also above discipline.

He also used Osimhen to drive home his point, adding that the Napoli striker and a few other players always choose the matches they want to play.

Finidi on Saturday resigned from his position as Super Eagles’ manager, bowing to pressure after the team’s shock 2-1 loss to Benin Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifier last Monday.

The post Osimhen slams Finidi over criticism for poor results in World Cup qualifiers appeared first on Guardian Nigeria News.

  • Related Posts

    BREAKING: Kidnappers Abduct 10 Passengers In Edo, Demand ₦20million As Insecurity Worsens Under Governor Okpebholo

    The organisation made the call in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), titled “KIDNAPPING ALERT IN EDO STATE!”  ArticlesRead More 

    Ex-Governor Lamido Kicks After Being Denied PDP Chairmanship Nomination Form

    The party has scheduled its Elective National Convention for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.  ArticlesRead More 

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Business & Economy

    Palm City releases Q3 2025 report, showcasing major progress at its pilot nursery and commitment to sustainability 

    An open letter to Taiwo Oyedele: A call for balance on Capital Gains Tax policy 

    International Breweries vs Nigerian Breweries in 2025: Who performs better and offers better value?

    2025 9 Months: BUA Cement’s profit triples to N290bn despite rising energy costs 

    Amazon to lay off 30,000 corporate staff as AI reshape operations 

    Airtel Africa reports $376m half-year profit as data and fintech growth drive margins 

    Urban planning law: FG faults states for non-implementation 30 years after 

    2025 9 Months: Dangote Cement posts record N743bn profit despite flat volumes 

    South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe secures $1.01 billion Australian copper mine deal 

    Oyedele counters claims of investor frustration over Nigeria’s new capital gains tax

    Oyedele counters claims of investor frustration over Nigeria’s new capital gains tax

    Dangote Refinery gets full FG support to boost output to 1.4 million bpd 

    NERC Ends Consultation on Draft Net Billing for Excess Power Generators

    NNPC Elated as Ekperikpe, Mshelbila Emerge Chair, Scribe of Gas Exporting Nations

    Nigerian Breweries Completes 100% Integration of Distell Nigeria

    Q3:  Transcorp Group Reports 18% Increase in Profit to N124.5bn

    ntel set to return to Nigeria’s telecoms market early 2026

    ntel set to return to Nigeria’s telecoms market early 2026

    Capital Gains Tax: Taiwo Oyedele defends reforms, cites 90% positive investor feedback

    Transcorp Plc reports pre-tax profit of N38.8 billion in Q3 2025, up 54%  

    Stanbic IBTC posts N150 billion Q3 pretax profit, on robust top-line 

    Securing Heathrow Airport slot for Air Peace took several months – Keyamo

    New AfreximBank President sworn in, outlines priorities

    New AfreximBank President sworn in, outlines priorities

    LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc unveils bold growth plan, riding on stellar Q3 2025 performance 

    International Breweries records N12.6 billion Q3 2025 profit on strong revenue 

    Chinese companies inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s Lithium processing in two years – Minister

    Chinese companies inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s Lithium processing in two years – Minister

    Presco declares N10 interim dividend after N139.7bn profit in 9M 2025

    Paul Biya, aged 92, wins eighth term as Cameroon president 

    Peter Obi faults Nigeria’s absence from IMF fastest-growing economies list 

    Air Peace expands UK operations with Abuja–Heathrow launch 

    Peter Obi calls for port diversification beyond Lagos amid $1 billion Apapa and TinCan upgrade 

    Jumia Nigeria unveils second edition of “E-Commerce in Rural Areas” report - Unlocking growth beyond cities  

    Nigeria spends $600 million importing palm oil yearly; is there an opportunity here?

    FCMB launches  Mutual Funds access on Mobile App 

    UBA, NEM Insurance, NNFM top stock pick this week

    UBA, NEM Insurance, NNFM top stock pick this week

    Forex traders struggle to survive as CBN cuts BDCs off from dollar supply 

    Bitcoin rises to $115K as Ethereum jumps 6.77% 

    NEMSAS emergency patient transports rise from 3,000 to 11,000 in Q3 2025