Media personality Frank Edoho has called for calm and solidarity among fans following a heated on-pitch exchange between Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s dominant 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Round of 16.
In a post on X, Edoho wrote: “Football is a passionate game and sometimes things get heated up and escalate. The lads understand this and Lookman has shown the ties that bind us. Please let’s not use this incident to hurl insults at Osimhen. It is passion for the game and for Nigeria. Let’s go all the way.”
Edoho’s intervention comes amid widespread online debate over the incident, which occurred in the 63rd minute with Nigeria already leading 3-0.
Osimhen, who scored twice assisted by Lookman, appeared frustrated when the Atalanta winger opted to dribble or shoot rather than pass in promising positions, denying the Galatasaray striker a potential hat-trick.
Television footage showed Osimhen confronting Lookman face-to-face, gesturing animatedly and shouting phrases like “Hey, it’s a team game!”
Captain Wilfred Ndidi attempted to intervene but was brushed off.
Moments later, Osimhen signaled to the bench for substitution and was replaced by Moses Simon shortly after.
