Super Eagles Forward Says There’s “No Bad Blood” Following Heated Exchange Against Mozambique.

Lookman Osimhen AFCON clash

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has played down a brief on‑field confrontation with teammate Victor Osimhen during Nigeria’s commanding 4‑0 win over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16, insisting the incident isn’t a cause for concern as the team advances to the quarter‑finals.

The heated exchange occurred in the second half of Nigeria’s dominant performance, when Osimhen appeared visibly frustrated after a moment of play and engaged in a verbal run‑in with Lookman — a situation that quickly caught the attention of fans and pundits alike on social media.

Despite the spotlight on the clash, Lookman was quick to dismiss any notion of a rift, telling reporters that there is “no bad blood” between him and his strike partner. He emphasised that Osimhen remains “our number one guy” and highlighted the team’s collective focus on success rather than isolated moments of tension.

Head coach Eric Chelle also moved to calm narratives around the incident, describing it as a competitive moment that will be dealt with internally and not something that should distract from Nigeria’s title ambitions.

With Nigeria now into the AFCON quarter‑finals, the team’s unity and positive momentum remain at the forefront, particularly as they aim to contend for their first championship since 2013.