Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has responded sharply to comments made by Super Eagles head coach Finidi George regarding his dedication to the national team.

Osimhen, who was absent from the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, was allegedly criticized by Finidi, over his commitment.

In a decisive rebuttal, the 25-year-old striker defended his commitment and took issue with the coach.

“I asked Finidi George to allow me to stay with the players in the camp, but Finidi asked me not to bother that I should stay with my family,” he said in the live IG Live video.

“Now after two bad games, everybody is now blaming me.

“I know how many injuries I’ve played with for Nigeria and I played my heart out but after two bad games, everybody is attacking me.”

“I won’t allow that disrespect and stain on my name,” the player lamented.