Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen is once again trending online — but this time, it’s not for his goals or transfers.
A popular Twitter doctor has raised concern over how frequently the Napoli striker is seen dining in people’s homes during his ongoing visit to Nigeria. In a widely shared post, the doctor warned the Super Eagles forward to be more cautious, especially as a professional footballer subject to anti-doping rules.
The post draws comparisons with Paul Pogba, whose career took a major hit after testing positive for a banned substance in 2023. Though Pogba’s suspension was later reduced, it cost him his Juventus contract, and the Frenchman has struggled to return to the pitch ever since.
The point? Anti-doping agencies operate on “strict liability” — meaning a footballer is fully responsible for whatever enters their system, whether it was taken knowingly, unknowingly, or through sabotage. A spiked meal could lead to a ban, and a promising career could vanish overnight.
The concern isn’t just hypothetical. The post highlights a long list of substances — from steroids to masking agents — that could show up in a player’s system and trigger an automatic suspension.
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