A social media post by a young Nigerian man has ignited widespread discussion after he highlighted a surprising Instagram update from Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman concerning teammate Victor Osimhen. This comes in the wake of a heated on-field exchange between the two players during Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
The On-Pitch Clash That Sparked Controversy
The drama unfolded during the second half of the match, as reported by Vanguard Nigeria. Victor Osimhen was visibly upset and was seen shouting angrily at Ademola Lookman for failing to pass the ball during a promising attacking move. The incident was captured on broadcast and quickly became a major talking point among football fans and pundits, with many dissecting Osimhen's reaction and its potential impact on team chemistry.
Lookman's Cryptic Social Media Response
Hours after the final whistle, the narrative took an unexpected turn. A Twitter user identified as @tobyasky brought attention to a fresh post on Ademola Lookman's official Instagram page, @molalookman, on January 6, 2026.
"Lookman is such a chilled guy," @tobyasky wrote. "He just posted now on Instagram, photos with Osimhen and tagged him also." The Twitter user noted that the player's action of tagging Osimhen and sharing pictures together was a clear signal that any perceived rift had been settled. He concluded his post with a plea to fans: "The matter don finish be that. Abeg make we all focus."
Lookman's Instagram post itself contained a simple yet powerful caption: "Together always." This cryptic message was widely interpreted as a public display of unity, effectively dousing the flames of the controversy sparked by their in-game clash.
Nigerian Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The screenshot shared by @tobyasky triggered a flood of comments from Nigerians online, with many sharing their perspectives on the resolution.
@marshalxy commented, "Issue sorted out. Anyone shouting at this point is just farming engagement," suggesting that continued debate was merely for clout.
User @Akibonopeyemi11 had a different take, stating, "Nothing concern us with Lookman na Osimhen owe us apology. Make dem no do yeye backdoor," implying that Osimhen should be the one apologizing to fans for his outburst.
Others, like @UtdAce8, urged for collective support: "Simple as that... They should just stay focused and hungry for success."
Some fans even expressed playful frustration with Lookman's calm demeanor. @Ugomsinachi_ noted, "Lookman dey vex me with him calm nature .he should stoke the fire a bit.Osimhen should be the one posting these pictures and tagging lookman to douse the tension."
The discussion also veered into broader topics, with @MrMwithdVibe praising both players: "Premier league is missing out on other top players like Victor ‘the African Fear Factor’ Osimhen, Ademola ‘Cookman’ Lookman and Akor Adams."
This online saga follows another viral moment from the same match, where a video showed midfielder Alex Iwobi consoling and hugging Victor Osimhen in the dressing room after the victory, further highlighting the team's efforts to maintain solidarity.
