Osimhen Fires Back at Finidi George Over Commitment Comments

• Osimhen says he suffered an ankle injury against Lecce and was advised by doctors not to link up with the national team.
• He says he called Finidi while he was with the doctor in Germany and offered to come to the camp to be with the other players, but was denied.
• He claims to have videos and screenshots of his conversation with Finidi, which he may share to clear his name.
• He says he has lost respect for Finidi.

Victor Osimhen, Nigerian striker, has responded angrily to former Super Eagles coach Finidi George’s suggestions that he feigned injury to avoid playing in the recent World Cup qualifiers.

Osimhen withdrew from the squad due to injury, but Finidi claimed he could still have played.

In a passionate response on Instagram, Osimhen revealed that he had asked Finidi to allow him to stay with the team in camp, but was told to stay with his family instead.

He expressed frustration at being blamed for the team’s poor performances, saying he has consistently played through injuries for Nigeria and given his all.

The exchange highlights the tension between the two, with Osimhen feeling unfairly criticized and Finidi standing by his comments. The drama has added to the scrutiny surrounding the Super Eagles’ struggles in the World Cup qualifiers.