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Ademola Lookman has played down reports of a rift with Victor Osimhen following their brief on-field exchange during Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

The Atalanta forward dismissed suggestions of tension between the Super Eagles teammates, insisting the incident was nothing more than a routine discussion during the match.

Speaking after the Round of 16 encounter, Lookman expressed satisfaction with Nigeria’s progress at the tournament when asked how he was enjoying the AFCON experience.

“It’s been great. The team is improving every single day. I scored goals today,” Lookman said, reflecting on both his individual contribution and the collective growth of the squad.

Addressing the widely discussed exchange with Osimhen, Lookman revealed that he had not spoken with the Napoli striker since the incident but downplayed its significance.

“No, I haven’t seen him yet,” he said.

Clarifying what transpired on the pitch, Lookman was emphatic that there was no disagreement between the duo.

“Nothing happened. We were just discussing on the pitch, that’s it,” he stated.

When pressed on whether the issue needed to be addressed to maintain harmony within the team, the Super Eagles winger questioned the attention it had attracted.

“I don’t know what the big issue is,” he added.

Looking ahead to Nigeria’s next challenge, Lookman stressed that the team’s focus remains firmly on progressing further in the competition.

“The finals of the game is something to look forward to. Another big battle awaits us, and we need to be ready,” he said.

Nigeria will face either Algeria or DR Congo in the quarter-finals as the Super Eagles continue their quest for a fourth AFCON title.

PlayerMeji:
Just couldn't comprehend how a lot of people are missing the point Victor was trying to prove...

The goal here is to score as many goals as possible against any opponent and at any given chance...

Shebi, it is Mozambique team that's not that good that's why it looks like the Nigerian team is good... Let them meet with better and faster players of other countries, then they will understand what Osimhen is saying.

When you have a good chance to score a goal, you shoot and score.. Now when you do not have a good chance for a goal, but your teammate is standing at a good position to score, you pass the ball to him immediately and not dribble till you pass the ball to him...

This is one point with the Spanish national team, it doesn't matter who scores, the aim is to score as many goals as possible... That's why they can win 5 to 6 goals ahead because they are more particular about the outcome than the ego of any player...

That people are bashing Osimhen today shows that Nigerians do not really have the capacity to process information and we are only about if something is working you don't need to improve on it...

Just imagine, if we were playing a team like Senegal who have had more comeback goals in this tournament than any other team, and you have a chance like that and you did not bury it...

That's when people will now come to blame Lookman for not passing to Osinmen when he should....

PlayerMeji:
Just couldn't comprehend how a lot of people are missing the point Victor was trying to prove...

The goal here is to score as many goals as possible against any opponent and at any given chance...

Shebi, it is Mozambique team that's not that good that's why it looks like the Nigerian team is good... Let them meet with better and faster players of other countries, then they will understand what Osimhen is saying.

When you have a good chance to score a goal, you shoot and score.. Now when you do not have a good chance for a goal, but your teammate is standing at a good position to score, you pass the ball to him immediately and not dribble till you pass the ball to him...

This is one point with the Spanish national team, it doesn't matter who scores, the aim is to score as many goals as possible... That's why they can win 5 to 6 goals ahead because they are more particular about the outcome than the ego of any player...

That people are bashing Osimhen today shows that Nigerians do not really have the capacity to process information and we are only about if something is working you don't need to improve on it...

Just imagine, if we were playing a team like Senegal who have had more comeback goals in this tournament than any other team, and you have a chance like that and you did not bury it...

That's when people will now come to blame Lookman for not passing to Osinmen when he should....

GanagiBitrus:
Much ado about nothing.
The outburst was driven by his passion to excel for himself & his country.

The coach will talk to him, apologies will be made, & the team moves on. ✌️

Sangoamadioha1:
Good one by Lookman. A very matured response. Oshimen too should show his maturity.
All in all, na team harmony be the Koko.

yinchar:
Don’t justify what is wrong

Despite that Victors complains are valid, the pitch is not the right place to vent that, there are other places to discuss that, he’s must learn to be a professional, absolutely not on the pitch with the entire world watching you.

Sccarrr:
oga stop defending rubbish attitude , if we were just 1-0 up , u for make sense, but we were 3-0 up already at almost 70mins and in total control of the game, c'mon! ..... and same guy gave him 2 assists already in same game.

BlackViper:
No wonder Eric Chelle banned Nigerian journalists from training sessions. They pick up on any tiny issue and create gossip material out of it. Hopelessly incompetent lot.
Thank goodness Lookman is intelligent and didn't fall for their BS