Following Victor Osimhen’s outburst on social media, reactions from fans have been pouring in, with many criticizing the Napoli striker for his comments against Finidi George.

Finidi, who is said to have also resigned as the head coach of the Super Eagles on Saturday (although the NFF is yet to confirm), was quoted to have said he can’t beg Osimhen to play for the national team after the player withdrew from their last two 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to injury.

The striker was said to have been ruled out by a four-week injury and was replaced by Enugu Rangers defender, Kenneth Igboke.

But following the Super Eagles wobbling performances against South Africa and Benin Republic, the narrative of Osimhen’s absence changed as the online medium (not The PUNCH) reported that Finidi used Osimhen’s absence as a poser for the players’ bad attitude towards the national team when he and the Nigeria Football Federation chiefs met with the Sports Minister, John Enoh in Abuja on Wednesday.

Osimhen was apparently infuriated by the comments in a live Instagram video on Saturday said he had lost respect for Finidi and opened up on the circumstances that led to his withdrawal from the Super Eagles last two World Cup qualifiers, adding that Finidi was adequately briefed by him and his doctor.

Jason, using the handle @zieecity, dismissed Osimhen’s actions, stating, “Let him get out, who’s he? As a professional footballer you don’t release a live video swearing and saying nonsense. No player is bigger than the team.”

Kinq Kudos expressed his disapproval of Osimhen’s approach, saying, “I don’t like Finidi’s style of coaching but Osimhen is not supposed to handle this issue like this. He could have done this on a podcast or interview if he truly wants to address it.”

Ore Eva defended Osimhen, stating, “For years that Osimhen has been on the team, he’s never spoken against any coach. Finidi must have really been terrible.”

Iyke, with the username @drackfel, accused Osimhen of disrespect, commenting, “Osimhen feels he’s richer and bigger than Finidi so he has no right to be in charge of him. It wouldn’t happen if the coach was a white man. He wouldn’t make such comments publicly if one of his managers at Napoli did the same thing. Shame.”

Uchenna, with the username @RichDakvng, called out Osimhen’s disrespect, saying, “Anyone that doesn’t see disrespect in this speech is a big hypocrite! When Sancho called out his manager, they said Sancho is disrespectful.”

Uche Mark emphasized that players like Osimhen’s caused Finidi failure, “This is why Finidi did not succeed. Disrespect, just look at how he’s talking to someone old enough to be his dad. They’re calling you Osimhen, your head is swelling. Have you played up to half of what Finidi played? You’re my Edo brother but I don’t support you on this.”

Source: https://punchng.com/Knocks-for-Osimhen-after-Finidi-outburst

Osimhen is so arrogant and disrespectful honestly. He can't try this with ARTETA, Mourinho or Guardiola. He wouldn't even dare do such at his side club. Why didn't he reply those who were racially abusing him in Italy? He would have gone under the radar by now.

No knocks here, we stand with Osimeh

Osimhen is a disgrace..

I'm highly disappointed that a grown porcupine like Osimhen will behave with such manners.

Who is Osimehn is , a name of a place or thing cos here in our hood na finidi we sabi..tueh Osimehn

COMRADES, this matter should be let to rest nah

Just wondering if he'd have done same to Jose or Pep cause we've seen them attack players in conference before

Jose with Luke Shaw
Pep with Yaya
Conte with Costa

He'd not dare...and that selectivity is why what Osimehn did is wrong

Osimhen was reckless

arinkolashous:
No knocks here, we stand with Osimeh

Bunch of lost children.

Osihmen problem is FRUSTRATION.

After being Mocked by some of his Critics for Scoring only 1 goal at the AFCON,
he has been looking for you to Unleash the Anger on.

So Finidi matter gave him Opportunity to transfer Aggression.

He is a YEYE boy.

Too much youthful exuberance he needs to calm down to achieve more in football. The super eagles really needs a white coach who can manage the egos of these super eagles players who are earning huge amounts in dollars weekly and also bring out the best in them I don't think they can respect any local coach.

Make una rest a country that cannot pay her workers living wage is not worth dieing for .

People should stop comparing osimhen to other world players who come from countries that have serious leaders to emulate.

Na leader wey fall and claim say he dey do dobale youths go learn from.

Finidi may not have done well as national team coach but you can't take away his personal achievements as a player. He is miles ahead of Osimhen in terms of football honours so the kid should respect him. You can't insult your father to his face even though he is wrong, you either walk away or stay silent or better still "insult the hell out of him in your heart".

Osimehen growing up in Lagos and parlying with agberos was very bad. No thanks to selling things in parks but I can't blame him.

Let's overlook it. He is our best at the moment

arinkolashous:
No knocks here, we stand with Osimeh

U and who?

helinues:
Osimhen was reckless

That's not good for a someone wearing the number 9 jersey.

SpecialAdviser:
Osimehen growing up in Lagos and parlying with agberos was very bad. No thanks to selling things in parks but I can't blame him.

Let's overlook it. He is our best at the moment

Best that gave us only 1 goal at AFCON? Abegi, super eagles will fly with or without any player.

Pride goes before a fall

... But finidi is a boy!

Only five goals in five years for Nigeria! Such a useless striker that doesn't rise up to the occasion when his country needs him is feeling fly!

He should never play for Nigeria again! We have over a hundred strikers currently playing across the Nigerian leagues. If all of them cant deliver, we should lose honourably than be pampering silly prima donnas.

Even if Finidi called him out specifically (even publicly), so what? Is that not why he is the coach - who should be able to select, manage and critique his team? Yeye dey smell

What's tha business?

Noted.

But according to some senseless Yoruba boys on this forum, it is only Igbos that supported Osinhem's outburst and they blamed everything on Igbos they love to hate and attack so as to make Igbos look bad in the eyes of every other Nigerian tribe.


We will continue to expose you guy's wickedness and unjust hatred for Igbos for the whole world to see.


See some of their comment on the previous front page thread below:

nairayouthcom:
From that side way he hail from
Na kick den Dey use wake there papa from beg

Den no Dey get respect
🤣🤣🤣

Samunique:
Those defending him are mostly from the south east, they don't understand what we call diplomacy and politeness.

Osimehn has lost my respect and love I have for him.

He forgot how Nigerians fought for him for African player of the year.

Osimehn has not kicked a ball for Nigeria since the start of the world cup qualifiers .

So Victor Osimhen an Edo boy that grew up in Lagos state is now an Igbo guy?


You see how hatred for Igbos are making most of you Yorubas online to be misbehaving and disgracing yourselves online?


You guys just think Nigeria is a battlefield between Yorubas and Igbos such that everything that happens in Nigeria, Yorubas must find way to blame Igbos for it.

This is no longer normal oh, u guys should stop hating Igbos unjustly

adenigga:


Source: https://punchng.com/Knocks-for-Osimhen-after-Finidi-outburst

The outburst is unwarranted and uncalled for and he needs to apologize to the legend . It's unprofessional disposition that must be reprimanded

Okay

When will so called African stars begin to show respect to home coaches ?

The damage has already been done. Nigeria needs a miracle to qualify for the world cup 2026...

As for osimhen, take a chill pill

[quote author=arinkolashous post=130500032]No knocks here, we stand with Osimeh[ we know your tribe, birds of a feather.]

Osimen abused social media he shouldn't have used Instagram to attack the coach calling Out the name of the coach in a rude manner...
He's not just a football player but a model and should carry himself with modesty like Didier Drogba, Lionel Messi, C. Ronaldo