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The Nigerian minister for sports, Mr John Enoh, has spoken on Victor Osimhen's viral public outburst on Finidi George, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Napoli striker was not included in Finidi George's 23-man squad to face South Africa and the Benin Republic, as the coach opted for Paul Onuachu, Victor Boniface and Terem Moffi as his striking options up-front.
According to several reports, Osimhen was injured, and in light of questions about his commitment to the national team, went on Instagram to express his displeasure in the comments he'd heard after it was confirmed Finidi George handed his resignation letter to the Nigerian Football Federation.
The NFF are yet to make an official comment on the situation, neither have they announced the official departure of the former Enyimba Internation Coach, and the Sports minister revealed that he ordered the Football Federation to remain mute until the situation is resolved.
“There has been a plethora of opinions on this, Osimhen is a Trojan for Nigeria, but it was a low. I told the NFF not to make a pronouncement on this before they have engaged Osimhen. This is so especially because these are not the best of times for Nigeria football and we have to manage a lot of things. The NFF have to be focused and not be distracted,” ” he said on Eagle7 FM Radio in quotes revealed by Daily Post.
The Super Eagles lost to Benin Republic and drew against South Africa, further complicating their chances of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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