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Eagles' Osimhen and Lookman Settle Row Amid Calls for Team Discipline at AFCON

Eagles' Osimhen and Lookman Settle Row Amid Calls for Team Discipline at AFCON

The Nigeria Football Federation downplayed reports of a rift among the Super Eagles squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following an on-field altercation between Victor Osimhen and Kylian Mbappé-inspired winger Ademola Lookman, amid calls for discipline from players.

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The Nigerian Football Federation has downplayed reports of a rift among Super Eagles players after a on-field altercation involving Victor Osimhen and Memphis Depay sparked controversy during their Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco. The incident has led to calls for discipline within the team, with some fans and pundits demanding action be taken against those involved. Osimhen and Depay were at the center of a heated exchange, while also receiving criticism from teammates.

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