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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Victor Osimhen has criticized former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George for questioning his commitment to the national team.<\/p>\n

Osimhen withdrew from Nigeria\u2019s squad for the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin due to an injury.<\/p>\n

Finidi suggested that the former Lille striker could have managed to play in both matches despite his injury.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles drew 1-1 with Bafana Bafana at home and suffered a 2-1 defeat away to the Cheetahs.<\/p>\n

Read Also:<\/b> Finidi resigns as Super Eagles boss less than 2 months in charge<\/p>\n

\u201cI asked Finidi George to allow me stay with the players in the camp, but Finidi asked me not to bother that I should stay with my family,\u201d he reacted on Instagram.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow after two bad games, everybody is now blaming me.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know how many injuries I\u2019ve played with for Nigeria and I played my heart out but after two bad games, everybody is attacking me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ripples Nigeria earlier reported that Finidi resigned from his position as Super Eagles head coach.Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.<\/p>\n

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