Lookman breaks silence on clash with Osimhen in Super Eagles 4-0 win over Mozambique
Ademola Lookman has dismissed concerns about a tense exchange with Victor Osimhen during Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 on Monday night. Both players scored in the first half, with Lookman providing two assists for Osimhen's goals. The flashpoint occurred when Lookman opted to shoot instead of passing to Osimhen, prompting an angry reaction from the striker. Minutes later, Osimhen stopped during an attack and requested head coach Eric Chelle to substitute him.
Lookman told journalists after the match: "I don't think that is really important, the team won 4-0. Vic is my number one guy, everybody knows this. Top striker, top player so all of the rest is not important." The Super Eagles progressed to the quarter-finals with their dominant performance.
Osimhen was booed by some sections of the crowd when he left the pitch. Coach Chelle has hinted at potential punishment for the striker's behavior, while four European clubs reportedly reacted positively to Nigeria's comprehensive win. The incident has overshadowed Lookman being named Man of the Match for his contributions.
Despite the on-field tension, Nigeria's title hopes remain strong with this commanding performance. The victory marks six countries that have now qualified for the quarter-finals.