Victor Osimhen is widely regarded as one of the finest players of his generation, however, his attitude could potentially hinder him from reaching his full potential.
Osimhen’s recent outburst on social media, where he attacked and abused former Nigerian international Finidi George, has cast a shadow over his career.
This incident is not the first of its kind; previously, he insulted Nigerian journalists and another legend of the game, Victor Ikpeba, for analyzing his play.
Such behavior has significantly tarnished his image as the current African Footballer of the Year.
While Professional football has the power to refine individuals, it seems to have failed in Osimhen’s case.
Whatever transpired between him and Finidi George should not have escalated to such an ugly level.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) should consider querying and possibly reprimanding Osimhen for his actions to prevent future occurrences.
Without intervention, it might not be long before the NFF President faces similar disrespect.
Osimhen is a €100 million player who was voted the eighth-best player in the world and is the current CAF Best Player of the Year.
Given his status, he should have conducted himself better. His recent actions display signs of radicalism, rebelliousness, and potential insubordination—traits that many top club managers find undesirable.
Consequently, he may have damaged his reputation and limited his future opportunities due to his lack of self-control.
While Finidi’s decision to take a walk away from the team is commendable and shows a degree of honor, the core issue lies not with the coach but with systemic failures within the Nigerian Football Federation.
