Coach Finidi George and Victor Osimhen
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Nigerian goalkeeper Idah Peterside stated that Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen should be banned from the national team if he does not apologize to embattled coach Finidi George for his outburst on social media last Friday.
In a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), Peterside criticized Osimhen’s behavior, calling it disrespectful and unacceptable.
“I think action should be taken, or he should be banned from playing for the national team. If we allow this kind of thing to continue, it would not augur well for Nigeria.
“The men who have served and given everything to our great country. So sanity must be brought to our football.
“He (Osimhen) needs to come outside and apologize for the things he said to Finidi,” Peterside said on social media.
“Finidi George is a legend, You don’t just widen your mouth and say things that are unpalatable.
“If you have issues with the man, pick up your phone and call him. That’s what responsible people do.
He said further “Osimhen has just shown a bit of irresponsibility, and that’s unexpected.
“I think the NFF should call Osimhen and ask him to apologize. He has to apologize for saying things.
Former Nigeria Goalkepper, Idah Peterside
“Our national team is sacred; days when we wore the jersey, we respected it, and people that went before us.
“He’s not the first, and neither would he be the last. He should come out openly and apologize openly to former footballers, NFF, Finidi, and Nigerians.”
The controversy started when Finidi voiced frustration over the lack of support from the NFF during a meeting with Sports Minister John Enoh in Abuja.
Finidi claimed that certain players, backed by influential figures, were untouchable and undisciplined. Rumors suggested that he singled out Osimhen.
However, Osimhen in response went live on Instagram to express his anger and disappointment.
He declared that he had lost respect for Finidi, emphasizing that respect should be mutual.
He also vowed to share evidence of their conversation to clarify the situation.
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