AFCON 2025: Man Pleads With Victor Osimhen to Correct one Behaviour After Shouting at Lookman
- A young man has shared his opinion about Victor Osimhen’s actions at the AFCON match against Mozambique
- The individual pointed out what he noticed about Osimhen after he shouted at Ademola Lookman during the game
- He praised the player at the beginning of the video before making his points, which many people agreed with and also praised him for
A Nigerian man has pleaded with popular Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen, asking him to fix one thing after he was spotted shouting at a fellow teammate, Ademola Lookman, on the field during the AFCON match against Mozambique, which ended in a 4-0 victory for Nigeria.
The man prayed for the striker in the viral clip and respectfully explained what Osimhen needs to do to avoid repeating the action.
Source: Twitter
Man sends humble plea to Victor Osimhen
The individual also mentioned some other world-class players who, he believed, displayed the same behaviour Osimhen showed during the match.
The man, identified as @footbolmatter10, started by praising the striker in the trending video.
He said:
"Dear Victor James Osimhen, there is a 99.99 percent chance that you'll see this, but if you do, please, for the sake of everything that is good, for the sake of your passion for Nigeria because it is for passion. I know you have it in abundance for Nigeria.
"I know that you want to help Nigeria, I know that you strongly love this country. I know that whatever club you're playing for, you have always given your 100.1 percent; you're that passionate.
"I love the zealousness, I love the energy, the work rate you put into everything, but please, there is something that I have said before in one of my videos,"
He went on to point out what the player needs to fix to bring about a peaceful football game.
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He shared:
"I'm going to say this again. Just like confidence can help you or make you, overconfidence can mar you.
"There's this overzealousness or this attitude that you have that is not good, especially in a team game. Your message to Lookman is clear and sound, it's a team game, but senior man sir, it's not good evening. The manner and the way you send your message, especially to a teammate like that who in the same match has provided two assists for you already.
"Look at the beautiful performance today, everybody was so happy, but you have decided to make it about yourself to take the highlights. That's not good enough, and that's not good for you and your brand as well. Please, you have to fix this and don't do it again."
He went on to explain how the trait earlier mentioned can either affect a team positively or negatively.
He said:
"Once you start making the players think about you first when they're in a goal-scoring position, it will affect the team. You're a best goal scorer, but it is not a must you be the highest goal scorer, not only for our team but in AFCON in general."
"This is but a humble plea from football matters to you."
Reactions as man pleads with Osimhen
@MiraculousSound said:
'Very spot on analysis, when the pressure becomes so much on him he will definitely not deliver. We saw it in our first game. It is very good when you have a team that everybody is scoring. And you don't want all the balls to be given to you, it put your under pressure."
@OAtunbi wrote:
"Na immediately I follow you, you’re part of the people that want Nigeria to grow. Some people because of familiarity Dey put am under mentality. He really need to fix up, Lookman no be small boy. The worst part na say no be only Lookman he do am to, even Bruno."
@JagabanofJos noted:
"Well said. We know he is the starboy in the team. But shouldn't let get that into his head. And also, we should do the mistake building the team around him alone."
Legit.ng reached out to the individual in the story, a sports analyst, to gain more insight into his statement and to assess the behaviour displayed by the player.
The analyst, who preferred to be identified as FootbolMatter, shared his perspective on how common such reactions are in football.
Speaking on how often players react emotionally the way Victor Osimhen did on the pitch, he said:
“From my knowledge and experience, on-field emotional reactions are quite common in football, especially in high-pressure knockout tournaments like the AFCON. Players are highly competitive and emotions can run high when chances are missed."
"A good example is what happened between Jackson and Palmer during the Club World Cup match against Fluminense, when Jackson chose to shoot instead of making a simple square pass for Palmer to tap in. Palmer reacted angrily by kicking the woodwork and shouting at Jackson."
"However, public confrontations between teammates during a match are relatively rare. Most teams encourage internal communication and calm discussions rather than heated arguments in front of fans and cameras.”
He also offered advice to top players on how to avoid conflicts with teammates.
The analyst said:
“It is better to channel frustration professionally. Football is emotional, but disappointment should be expressed constructively and calmly. Simple verbal communication or controlled gestures usually work better than shouting or confrontational body language.”
"Although the player has yet to issue a public apology or explanation for his actions, the sports analyst explained how such behaviour could affect a player’s image and brand."
He stated:
“Yes, this kind of behaviour can affect a player’s reputation and brand, although it may not always have long-term consequences. It depends largely on how the situation is managed afterward."
"If the player apologises to his teammate and addresses the fans, it helps to repair public perception. Walking away from supporters in frustration can be seen as unprofessional, especially for a senior player or assistant captain. Fans and the media closely observe such actions, and young players also look up to these stars as role models.”
Lastly, he advised young footballers on how to avoid similar situations that often attract public criticism.
He added:
“Passion is valuable, but control is essential. Young players must learn emotional discipline under pressure and respect everyone in the team. Shouting aggressively at teammates can easily come across as disrespectful."
"Players should learn to use their emotions in the right context and understand that behaviour on the pitch leaves a lasting impression. When you look at legends like Jay-Jay Okocha, you rarely saw such confrontations. Even years later, professionalism is what people remember most.”
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In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a young Nigerian man grabbed attention online after sharing a screenshot of Ademola Lookman’s Instagram post about Victor Osimhen.
Young man names Nigeria best AFCON team
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a young Nigerian man went viral after sharing his opinion during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Shortly after Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0.
He named Nigeria as the best-performing team in the competition. His statement drew attention online, with many social media users agreeing with him.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
