AFCON 2025: Man Shares Emotional Dressing Room Moment Between Osimhen and Iwobi, Clip Trends
- A young man shared a video capturing the unexpected moment between Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen in the 2025 AFCON dressing room
- He shared the video which showed what happened after Victor Osimhen's clash with another player, Ademola Lookman, during the match
- Many individuals who watched the video shared their thoughts about what Iwobi did and spoke about what they noticed in the clip
A young man shared a video showing the unexpected thing Nigerian footballer, Alex Iwobi, did for Victor Osimhen in the dressing room after Nigeria’s 4-0 defeat of Mozambique in the 2025 AFCON tournament.
This comes after a shouting scene between Osimhen and Ademola Lookman at the 63rd minute of the match.
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Young man shares video of Iwobi, Osimhen
According to Vanguard, the Super Eagles forward had shouted at Lookman over his alleged failure to pass the ball during the match.
After the altercation, Osimhen reportedly asked to be substituted.
Following the match, a video surfaced on social media showing what Alex Iwobi did for Osimhen upon entering the dressing room.
The individual, @Usmanashafe, took to his X (formerly) page to share the video.
Source: Facebook
He wrote:
"This is so beautiful. Alex Iwobi hugged Osimhen in the dressing room after his outburst with Ademola and he went so emotional."
The video showed Alex Iwobi approaching Osimhen after the clash with Ademola Lookman and hugging the football star.
The individual who shared the post added:
"We are all humans after all."
Reactions trails video of Iwobi consoling Osimhen
@son_of_kassim noted:
"This na Côte d’Ivoire 2023 video na… Finidi no be part of the current coaching crew."
@skila009 wrote:
"This is yesterday…finidi show face there lol."
@zenmagafrica noted:
"Old video and for a different game. Stop being dishonest and spreading lies. That dude has left the Nigerian team."
@tjpumpinng stressed:
"He is a great guy but not beyond reproach, he needs to keep his anger in check, na so he go de para for coach for Congo match at halftime, still him vex begin insult Finidi George , insult Ikpeba join but the whole FT has to pander to his whims because na nice guy when he no de vex? He go kuku nod coach one day."
@shimataver shared:
"I can’t lie. This is how you do PR.. I sniffed it. Others will too. Nevertheless, it at least brought back good memories if not softened my stance against him as someone just passionate to a fault."
@omo_olla noted:
"He is doing too much,we expect better from him,he needs to apologize seriously to lookman and I too love lookman’s response to that interview very diplomatic,they should fight as one and control their emotions while on the field."
@Crezia001 said:
"So much love amongst the boys. Nigerians please don't pitch them against each other with your takes."
A video that circulated online showing Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi’s kind gesture toward a teammate warmed the hearts of many football fans on social media.
The clip resurfaced shortly after Victor Osimhen’s on pitch face off with Ademola Lookman, drawing renewed attention from fans. To better understand how such actions can influence team performance, Legit.ng spoke with sports analyst Footbolmatter, who shared his perspective.
Footbolmatter first clarified that the viral video was not recent.
He said,
“First of all, I would like to correct something. This video is an old video. If you look closely, you will see George Finidi in it, so it is definitely not recent."
“That said, let me answer the question. Can small actions like a hug change a player’s mood and performance in future games? Definitely. I am very sure about that. Small gestures of support like what Iwobi did can make a huge difference."
“You do not even need to talk sometimes. You just need that hug. Players need emotional support, especially after a tough moment or a bad game. That simple act can reduce stress, ease negative feelings, and improve team bonding."
“If something like this had happened immediately after the match, for instance, going to the player, giving him a hug, pushing him toward the fans, or even apologising, it would have gone a long way. The respect between the players would have increased significantly."
“Lookman is not a young or inexperienced player. He has played in different leagues, including Germany, England, Italy, and France. He has played for different clubs and encountered many personalities, so he understands the dynamics of football environments.”
While noting that the on pitch disagreement could have been avoided, the analyst also explained how coaches can help prevent similar situations in the future and encourage unity among players.
He said,
“Coaches play a very crucial role. They are the first line of control in a team. They can promote open communication by encouraging players to talk things through and express how they feel, but this should be done privately."
“The coach can sit both players down, help them understand each other’s perspectives, identify where things went wrong, and encourage apologies where necessary. This helps create understanding and harmony."
“Coaches can also lead by example by promoting calmness and balance. They should not take sides but instead handle issues constructively, correcting both players where necessary."
“At the end of the day, everyone must remember they are fighting for a common goal. The message is usually clear, but sometimes it is the tone or delivery that creates issues."
“I believe situations like this often come down to reminders of what was said in the dressing room before the match. When players lose sight of that message, tensions can rise. That is why the coach’s role in reinforcing unity and focus is very important.”
Watch the video below:
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a young Nigerian man went viral after sharing his opinion on the 2025 AFCON tournament shortly after the Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0.
Fan names Lookman best AFCON player
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0 in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 match played on January 5 at the Fez Stadium.
During the game, Ademola Lookman scored first, Victor Osimhen scored two goals, while Adams added the final goal. The big win later led to reactions online,
Source: Legit.ng
