Erik Schell (Nigeria Coach) on Osimhen and Lookman Dispute: "What Happens Within My Group Stays Within the Group"
06 January 2026at12:00
Erik Schell, the coach of the Nigerian national team, has closed the door on speculation regarding a dispute between his stars Osimhen and Lookman, which reportedly occurred after their emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16.
During the post-match press conference, Schell stated, "What happens within my group stays within the group. If it must come out into the open, it will be later. For now, we will stick to what happened on the pitch."
It is worth noting that Nigeria has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals and will face the winner of the match between Algeria and DR Congo. That game is scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 17:00 (GMT+1) at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
Q&A
What did Nigeria coach Erik Schell say about the alleged dispute between Osimhen and Lookman?
Nigeria coach Erik Schell stated that internal team matters 'stay within the group,' declining to elaborate on reported tensions between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman following their Africa Cup of Nations win.
How does Nigeria's recent victory impact their Africa Cup of Nations progression?
Nigeria's emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique has secured their qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of the Algeria vs. DR Congo match.
