A potential conflict is brewing among some Super Eagles stars, as suggested by their recent social media interactions, reports Sportblog247.com.

The tension appears to involve Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Maccabi Jaffa midfielder John Ogu, possibly linked to Osimhen’s fallout with former Super Eagles coach Finidi George.

John Ogu, once a close friend of Osimhen, expressed his displeasure after the striker criticized Finidi on Instagram Live. Osimhen had defended himself against critical Super Eagles fans who questioned his commitment after he missed games against South Africa and Benin in June due to injury.

Following this incident, Ogu gave an interview highlighting Osimhen’s history of disputes with teammates and coaches, including Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun and goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, providing context for Osimhen’s clash with Finidi.

Osimhen has not publicly responded to Ogu’s comments but seems displeased with Ogu’s reaction.

Did Osimhen snub John Ogu at Cubana Chief Priest party?

Osimhen and Ogu recently attended a beach party and cruise organized by Nigerian socialite Obi Cubana Chief Priest. Other Super Eagles players, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, Henry Onyekuru, Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika, and new Trabzonspor signing Anthony Nwakaeme, were also present.

Photos and videos from the event circulated online, revealing an interesting pattern. Osimhen appeared to snub Ogu at the party as no images captured them together. Boniface posted numerous images with Osimhen on Instagram and Twitter, and Osimhen interacted well with Onyedika. Onyekuru, appearing neutral, shared pictures with both Osimhen and Ogu at different times.

However, Ogu posted pictures with Onyekuru and Nwakaeme but none with Osimhen, indicating they kept their distance. Boniface seemed to support Osimhen by not posting any interactions with Ogu.

A friendship soured

Ogu was once one of Osimhen’s biggest supporters, playing a key role in the Super Eagles squad at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria won a bronze medal. Osimhen, then an understudy to AFCON top scorer Odion Ighalo, was seen by Ogu as a future star. In 2020, Ogu predicted Osimhen would break Nigerian transfer records and become one of the country’s greats like Rashidi Yekini.

However, this longtime friendship seems to have deteriorated. Despite the personal tensions, Osimhen is on his way to being a Nigerian great, currently the all-time third highest goalscorer for the Super Eagles with 21 goals, trailing only Yekini (37 goals) and the legendary Segun Odegbami (22).

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