- Finidi George criticized Osimhen for not being fully committed to the Super Eagles.
- Osimhen was not available for two World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
- Finidi George believes that Osimhen could have still played in these matches.
- The criticism has sparked a debate among fans and supporters about Finidi George’s management style and Osimhen’s commitment to the national team.
Newsypeople – Victor Osimhen Lambastes Finidi George For Singling Him Out For Criticism, the Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Napoli, has lambasted Finidi George, the former Super Eagles coach, for singling him out for criticism. This backlash follows Finidi’s recent comments where he questioned Osimhen’s commitment to the national team, stating that the player chooses which games he plays for Nigeria and that Finidi cannot beg him to play for his country.
Finidi George, who was under fire for his performance as the Super Eagles coach, had criticized Osimhen for not being available for the two all-important World Cup qualifiers. Osimhen had cited an injury as the reason for his absence, but Finidi suggested that the player could have still played despite the injury. Finidi also expressed disappointment with the breakdown of discipline in the team and how players strolled into training camp for the crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Osimhen, however, took to social media to respond to Finidi’s comments, delivering a stinging attack on the former coach. He emphasized that Finidi’s criticism was unwarranted and that he was being unfairly targeted. Osimhen also pointed out that Finidi’s own performance as the coach was subpar, which made his criticism of Osimhen seem hypocritical.
Victor Osimhen lambastes Finidi George for singling him out for criticism.
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) June 15, 2024
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Osimhen’s response was seen as a strong rebuke of Finidi’s comments, with many Nigerians supporting the striker’s stance. The incident highlights the tension and controversy surrounding the Nigerian national football team, particularly under Finidi’s leadership. The criticism of Osimhen by Finidi has also sparked debate about the commitment of Nigerian players to the national team and the role of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in managing the team.
Victor Osimhen’s lambasting of Finidi George for singling him out for criticism reflects the growing discontent among Nigerian football fans and players with the performance and leadership of Finidi as the Super Eagles coach. The incident underscores the need for improved communication and a more collaborative approach between the coach, players, and the NFF to ensure the success of the national team.
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DaddyMo: Finidi George clearly had zero man management skills, zero tactical prowess and zero clue about national football management. A terrible appointment that could now potentially cost us a place at the next World Cup.
@lappoosky:
Findi too get Ego issue
Tactics like Gary Neville
Appearance like Guardiola
@kayzywizzzy: Victor oshimhen na very chilled person, wetin make am do this video you go know say finidi George mess up
@Dr_Pharouk: I don’t think I have ever seen Victor in this state before@abazwhyllzz: Why the man quick resign? He no want make Osimhen drop evidence? Na you start this thing now you dun rush resign
@Onlineguru_: omoh Osimhen don para finish for him to speak yoruba e mean say the matter pain am gan
@Dammy_drey_: Osimhen deserves better if we’re being honest, he has done a lot for this country already. Showing up for this country alone no easy.
@i_jandor: Finidi deserves the sacking. A coach without formation is that one a coach. Now, he is looking for a way to put blames on Osimehn. Him no try.
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