Nigerian FA Spokesperson Confirms Osimhen-Lookman Dispute Resolved Internally

06 January 2026at18:53

The official spokesperson for the Nigerian Football Federation has confirmed that the dispute between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Monday's match against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025" Round of 16 has been resolved internally.

Promise Ifeanyi, the Nigerian Federation's official spokesperson, stated in remarks reported by local newspaper "dailypost": "The matter has been handled internally within the team. We advise everyone to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise," without providing additional details about the nature of the disagreement.

The disagreement between Osimhen and Lookman occurred in the 64th minute of the Nigeria-Mozambique match. At the time, the "Green Eagles" were leading 3-0, with Osimhen scoring two goals and Lookman one. It appeared that the Napoli player (Osimhen) was annoyed by Ademola's decision to shoot rather than pass the ball to him, before Osimhen gestured to the technical staff for a substitution.

The aforementioned official reiterated that "the dispute was resolved internally," emphasizing the team's commitment to maintaining harmony within the squad ahead of the upcoming stages of the tournament.

Q&A

What caused the dispute between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the Nigeria-Mozambique match?

The disagreement reportedly stemmed from Osimhen's annoyance at Lookman's decision to shoot rather than pass in the 64th minute, leading to Osimhen's gesture for a substitution. The Nigerian FA confirms it's resolved internally.

How does the resolution of the Osimhen-Lookman dispute impact Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations campaign?

The Nigerian Football Federation emphasized that the dispute was resolved internally to maintain team harmony, crucial for the "Green Eagles" as they advance to the upcoming stages of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025."

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