Rufai Oseni Attacks Osimhen: ‘What Nonsense Attitude, Are You God?’

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was chastised by Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni for his altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman on the field during Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
According to reports, Nigeria won the round-of-16 match on Monday night, with Osimhen scoring twice and Lookman and Akor Adams also scoring to guarantee a spot in the quarterfinals.

Lookman missed a chance to score during the second half, which sparked an altercation between the two players.

Other teammates intervened to defuse the tension.

Later, Osimhen motioned to the bench to be removed, and Moses Simon took his position.

During Tuesday’s Arise News Global Sports Update, Oseni shared his thoughts on the event and questioned Osimhen’s motivation.

Lookman has accomplished just as much as Osimhen, he claimed.

“With all due respect, they said that Osimhen wants to travel to Turkey; he ought to go,” he stated. What rubbish? What absurd mindset?

“You have accomplished what Ademola Lookman has.” African Footballer of the Year goes to both of you. Why do you act in this way?

Oseni also demanded disciplinary punishment, saying Osimhen ought to issue an apology before rejoining the team.

“Set down your hands. We can only implement discipline in this manner. He stated that Osimhen should only be permitted to rejoin the team following his apology to his teammate.

He also took issue with Osimhen’s alleged response to the altercation.

“He ought to express regret for abandoning his accreditation and declaring, ‘I’m done, I want to travel to Turkey.'” Oseni stated, “They ought to hire a private jet so he can travel.”

Osimhen is not essential to the team, Rufai Oseni continued.

“Are you Allah? He will realize that you are not essential if they win the Nations Cup behind him, which is what I want to happen. “People were there before you, and now you’re there,” he remarked.