The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is preparing to charge Victor Osimhen, the first-choice striker of the Super Eagles, for improper conduct following his verbal attack on the former coach of the senior national team, Finidi George. This move comes after Finidi George resigned on Friday, prompted by the NFF’s announcement of plans to appoint an expatriate coach.<\/p>\n
The controversy began when Osimhen, the Napoli forward, lashed out at Finidi George in response to reports suggesting the coach had questioned his commitment to the team. Osimhen’s absence in the team\u2019s World Cup qualifier games against South Africa and Benin Republic, which resulted in a 1-1 draw and a 1-2 loss respectively, fueled the speculation. These results left Nigeria in fifth place in their group, four points behind the leader, Rwanda.<\/p>\n
NFF President Ibrahim Muse Guseu has already spoken with Osimhen regarding his outburst, and Finidi George also reached out to him. “The report he reacted to is fake and misleading. Sadly, he didn\u2019t confirm before reacting,” a board member of the NFF told Owngoal Nigeria.com.<\/p>\n
“Osimhen is a role model, and the only way we can help the incoming coach stamp his authority is by using him to set an example. He crossed the line with his outburst. Even when Finidi called him to explain, he still didn’t deem it fit to retract his statements. We won\u2019t condone that, and after the Salah break, we will sit on the issue. I can tell you he won\u2019t be in the team until he says sorry for his actions,” the board member concluded.<\/p>\n
Osimhen’s reaction to the allegations and his subsequent comments have stirred significant controversy. The NFF’s decision to take disciplinary action underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect within the team. This incident also highlights the challenges faced by the NFF in managing player-coach relationships and ensuring that accurate information is communicated to avoid misunderstandings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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