Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Anichebe, has criticized Victor Osimhen for his public comments about former Nigerian men’s national team head coach Finidi George.
Osimhen, who missed Nigeria’s recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, openly expressed his displeasure with Finidi over the coach’s alleged remarks concerning his injury.
Reacting to a video shared by former Super Eagles media officer Colin Udoh, Anichebe rebuked Osimhen for addressing the issue publicly.
He stated, “This is something we really lack in Nigeria. We just love negativity and drama. VO was wrong to come out publicly. I’m sure he understands this now, but in the heat of the moment, it’s difficult. This could’ve been done in private, even though I fully understand he doesn’t want anyone to tarnish his image and commitment that he has worked tirelessly to maintain.”
Anichebe equally directed criticism at the Nigeria Football Federation calling for a complete overhaul.
“That being said, the whole federation is a complete and utter mess, completely clueless, lacking foresight, no clue about football. What was their hiring process? Does anyone even know? Nepotism at its finest. How can results be achieved with a leaderless bunch at the helm? The whole organization needs to be disbanded and started again,” he asserted.
