Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has criticised striker Victor Osimhen, attributing Nigeria’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco to what he described as indiscipline that disrupted team unity at crucial moments.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Oliseh said Osimhen’s public confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4–0 Round of 16 victory over Mozambique undermined the squad’s cohesion.
He noted that the Galatasaray forward rebuked the Atalanta winger for not releasing the ball in a promising attacking situation, an incident Oliseh said had lasting repercussions.
“Let’s look at the toxicity that might have cost us the AFCON title. We are confusing talent with licence. Victor Osimhen is world-class, but talent is not a license to destroy team chemistry,” Oliseh said.
He added that Lookman’s form declined noticeably after the confrontation, affecting Nigeria’s attacking edge in the semifinal against Morocco.
World people
Oliseh is a public nuisance. He knows too much but is very empty.
Osimen better pass Oliseh.
Since him want to talk rubbish
Na wa oh 🙄
Who be this again?
Oga oliseh what has been your contribution to develop football in naija apart from playing for Nigeria. You forgot that u too rebelled one time like that
Sunday Oliseh , this na bad belly
You never thought they shall reach where they stopped
Nigeria na 3rd in African continent
You can set up your team as a coach and play to the final
Let see
Like he himself is holy shift
Oil money and afcon which one is rich? Nigeria do not deserve it, Oliseh what had you done to your community than Sadio Mane? Who do you think that deserve it,? Nigeria or Senegal 🇸🇳¿ Senegal
Is ok Nigeria is already ended
Oliseh refused to coach unceremoniously but collected salary advance from amaju