NFF Denies Reports of Banning Victor Osimhen from Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted media claims that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been banned from the national team following his recent social media outburst. According to the NFF, these reports are baseless and constitute outright falsehoods.
NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, expressed his astonishment at the circulating rumors, clarifying that the Federation has not initiated, nor concluded, any process to ban Osimhen from the National Team.
He emphasized the need for accurate and responsible reporting, urging the media to collaborate with the NFF in addressing issues constructively.
“The NFF hereby implores the media to join hands with the body to positively resolve issues and then focus on the big picture all the time, rather than needlessly escalate certain matters.“
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“There was no official communication from the NFF, yet some persons have gone to town to talk about a ban on Osimhen from the National Team. This is not good at all.”
He further explained that the Federation’s current priority is to resolve any outstanding matters involving the Super Eagles and to prepare confidently for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and the remaining six matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series.
“This is not the time to spread falsehood and foul the public space the more,” Dr. Sanusi added. “Our focus presently is to resolve all matters around the Super Eagles and be able to look ahead with confidence to the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and the remaining six matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series.”
The NFF’s clear stance aims to dispel any misunderstandings and reinforce their commitment to the success and unity of the Super Eagles. By addressing these false reports, the NFF seeks to ensure that the focus remains on the team’s preparation and performance in upcoming international competitions.