A passionate post by a Nigerian football fan celebrating the stellar performance of striker Victor Osimhen has captured widespread attention online. The post, which hailed the Napoli star's crucial role in securing Nigeria's spot in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, went viral on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Osimhen's "Mission" for AFCON Glory
The viral message was shared by a user identified as @kizilbige on January 6, 2026. In his post, he lavished praise on Osimhen for scoring twice to propel the Super Eagles into the tournament's last eight. The fan described the feat as a routine achievement for the African Footballer of the Year, emphatically stating that the player is on a serious mission to win the AFCON trophy for Nigeria.
The user's exact words were: "Victor Osimhen is literally not human. Scoring twice to send Nigeria to the quarterfinals is just a Tuesday for the best striker in Africa. The masked man is on a mission for this AFCON trophy." The post quickly amassed thousands of views, likes, and comments, turning into a major talking point among Nigerian football enthusiasts.
Mixed Reactions from Fans Online
The viral tribute sparked a flood of reactions in the comments section, with Nigerians expressing a spectrum of opinions about Osimhen and the national team's performance.
Many users echoed the original poster's sentiment, celebrating the team's dominant 4-0 victory. Comments like "We are the best team in the AFCON!! No team comes close to NIGERIA!!!" from user Danee Moe and "Attack, service, finish. Nigeria delivered across the board" from Phancee reflected the prevailing euphoria.
However, the discussion also veered into criticism of Osimhen's on-pitch demeanor. Some fans referenced a visible heated exchange between Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman during the match. Comments such as "What was that rubbish he did with lookman. Why was he shouting at him like his younger brother" from Calex and "I really don’t care tbh he has a bad attitude and it’s disgusting" from Seun Gabriel highlighted this concern. Other fans pleaded for unity, with @sunnyHand writing, "Pls osimhen don't abandon Nigeria. We are sorry for ademola lookman errors."
Context: Osimhen's Form and Transfer Speculation
The viral fan post comes amid a period of intense focus on Victor Osimhen. His brilliant form for the Super Eagles at AFCON 2025 has been a highlight of the tournament. Simultaneously, reports in the original article noted that top English clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal had cooled their interest in signing the striker, citing alleged attitude concerns—a narrative that some fans online were directly responding to.
The overwhelming sentiment from the viral thread, however, remains one of national pride and hope. As user Iz Dan questioned, "With Osimhen in this form, is there any defense in Africa that can actually stop Nigeria right now?" This encapsulates the renewed belief the striker has inspired as Nigeria advances to the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals.
