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Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem, has addressed the on-field confrontation between his teammates Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.

Osimhen collided with Lookman during Nigeria’s AFCON Round of 16 victory, where they triumphed 4-0 against Mozambique on Monday.

In a post-match interview, Awaziem emphasized that both players are eager to score, characterizing Osimhen and Lookman as competitive individuals.

The Nantes star affirmed that the matter between his teammates has been settled, and Eric Chelle’s squad is now concentrating on their upcoming quarter-final match.

“All I can say is that it is a football matter; everyone wants to win. If Victor wants to win, he’s a fighter. Ademola is a fighter. Ndidi is a fighter. Everyone is a fighter. Akor, I mean, everyone wants the ball to score,” Awaziem stated.

“Everyone wants to win at all times. So I think it is simply a football situation. Now the issue has been resolved. Everyone is in good spirits.

“Victor is fine. Ademola is fine. Ndidi is fine. Everyone is doing well. So we are just focusing on the next game now. We have no issues among us.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman?

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman had an on-field clash during Nigeria’s AFCON Round of 16 match against Mozambique. However, the issue has been resolved.

How does Chidozie Awaziem view the situation?

Chidozie Awaziem described the incident as a normal part of football, emphasizing that both players are competitive and want to win. He confirmed that all players are in good spirits and focused on their next match.