Lookman Seeks Peace With New Instagram Post After Eagles Flashpoint

Ademola Lookman has moved publicly to calm tensions with Victor Osimhen after their touchline confrontation threatened to overshadow Nigeria’s dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports.

Nigeria booked a quarter-final place in Fès as Osimhen scored twice while Lookman delivered a man-of-the-match display with a goal and two assists. However, post-match focus shifted to images of a heated exchange between the Super Eagles’ stars.

On Tuesday, Lookman shared photos of himself and Osimhen together, including one carrying the striker, with the caption, “Together always.” The gesture followed a night where Lookman twice set up Osimhen and celebrated with him, before frustration grew over missed passes.

Osimhen confronted his teammate, while captain Wilfred Ndidi intervened, and the striker later exited alone, fueling speculation. Officials have played down the incident, though reports claim Osimhen considered leaving camp. The timing is delicate for Nigeria, who are gaining momentum.

Lookman leads the team’s attack while Osimhen sits three goals from Rashidi Yekini’s record.

Nigeria will face DR Congo or Algeria next, opponents tied to painful recent memories for the Super Eagles squad ahead.