I’ve Lost Respect For Finidi George – Nigerian Footballer, Victor Osimhen Fumes Over Allegations Of Indiscipline

SaharaReporters earlier reported that Finidi reportedly mentioned that it used to be very no longer going to sanction some players who belonged to about a “broad males.” 

Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has berated the now-resigned coach of Nigeria’s soccer group, Expansive Eagles, Finidi George, for accusing him of lack of dedication, deliberately refusing to play within the World Cup Qualifier match and being above discipline.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that Finidi reportedly mentioned that it used to be very no longer going to sanction some players who belonged to about a “broad males.” 

He had mentioned these when he along with NFF chieftains met with Sports actions Minister, John Enoh, in Abuja to take a look at the Expansive Eagles’ tottering 2026 World Cup marketing campaign after they held South Africa to a 1-1 scheme in Uyo sooner than they were timid by lowly Benin 2-1 in Abidjan.

Finidi had furthermore aged the poster boy of Osimhen to power dwelling his point that the nation’s high stars were no longer fully committed to the Expansive Eagles. 

Osimhen used to be no longer available for the two all-valuable World Cup qualifiers with an respectable explanation that he used to be injured and sidelined for four weeks.

Nonetheless Finidi mentioned the Napoli striker could well well well aloof have managed to play these fits.

Finidi, who has now resigned as the high coach of the Expansive Eagles, furthermore reportedly mentioned that he couldn’t beg Osimhen to play for the nationwide group after the player withdrew from their final two 2026 World Cup qualifiers attributable to damage.

Responding to Findi, Osimhen, visibly infuriated in an Instagram dwell video lambasted Finidi, announcing he had lost respect for the susceptible Enyimba coach.

Osimhen within the dwell Instagram video on Saturday opened up on the conditions that ended in his withdrawal from the Expansive Eagles final two World Cup qualifiers.

He mentioned that Finidi used to be adequately briefed by him and his doctor.

The striker mentioned, “I knew issues admire these would happen and that’s why I in actual fact have the videos and screenshots of when I referred to as Finidi while I was with the doctor in Germany.

“I got injured in our (Napoli’s) final game against Lecce and I went for an MRI scan. And I referred to as Finidi there for him to listen to the doctor too.

“I referred to as him (Finidi) and asked him to permit me to approach assist to the camp to be with the boys and I spoke to about a of my teammates too nonetheless he mentioned I in actual fact must be with my family.

“I’m no longer addressing one thing, all individuals is conscious of I play my heart out at any time when I’m taking half in for the club or nationwide group. I’ll share the screenshot and videos of my conversation with Finidi for the sake of these believing what Finidi mentioned.

“I’ve lost respect for that man attributable to sooner than I disrespect anyone, I always respect them.” 

Recall that in Finidi’s first game responsible of the Expansive Eagles, Nigeria were held to a 1-1 scheme by South Africa in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Issue, final Friday and a 2-1 defeat against Benin Republic in Abidjan compounded the Expansive Eagles fate in Team C of the qualifying sequence, leaving them with correct three facets after four video games.