“Leave Me”: Angry Osimhen Tells Boniface As Super Eagles Fail to Protect Goal vs Zimbabwe, Video
- Victor Osimhen expressed his frustration after his team recorded a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Friday night
- The Galatasaray forward scored Nigeria’s only goal against the Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo
- The 2015 U-17 World Cup winner has scored three goals in two matches for Nigeria in the CAF qualification Group C
Victor Osimhen was unhappy after Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
After the result against the Warriors, the Super Eagles are still without a home win in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Osimhen, who missed the first four matches, made a comeback against Rwanda last week, scoring a brace in Kigali.
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Osimhen snubs Boniface after Zimbabwe draw
The former CAF Player of the Year expressed his frustration after his team failed to secure a win against Zimbabwe in their sixth World Cup qualifier.
According to a post by FootballFansTribe, the 26-year-old snubbed his teammate Victor Boniface, who tried to hold him back after the final whistle.
Osimhen put Nigeria on the scoresheet in the 73rd minute with a header before being replaced by Bayer Leverkusen star Boniface to see out the match.
Zimbabwe compounded the Super Eagles' woes, scoring an equaliser in the 90th minute from substitute Tawanda Chirewa.
Osimhen has scored three goals in two appearances for Nigeria in their CAF Qualification Group C, according to TNTSports.
Nigeria is fourth with seven points, while Zimbabwe remains at the bottom of the table with four points from six matches.
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Mixed reactions follow Osimhen’s outburst
Super Eagles fans are divided over Osimhen’s reaction after the Nigeria-Zimbabwe encounter on Tuesday night (March 25, 2025).
Some fans believe the Galatasaray striker was right to express his frustration, while others insist he was wrong to make his irritation public.
Another fan said that Osimhen was justified, given that his teammates failed to defend the lead for the final five minutes of the game.
Wf Gift Murphy Mcmahon said:
"He should be upset. He came out to do the dirty job and gave them the only goal but still wasted all his effort. He has every right to be upset."
Ayo Okunola wrote:
"The guys only answer national calls to fulfill all righteousness. They play the games without determination to win. They play it as whatever comes out of it should come out of it. No zeal for winning except for Osimhen and his efforts."
Jennifer Thomas added:
"It's very annoying that you can defend for just 5 minutes."
Erimako Kunle said:
"He did his best before leaving the pitch and they messed it up in less than 10 minutes!"
Davison Bediako wrote:
"He should have expressed his anger in the dressing room instead. Displaying it publicly will only stir up unnecessary media tension and ultimately affect the team. That’s why Boniface tried to calm him down. I totally understand his frustration, though that’s why they’re professionals."
Adam Abolore Akande added:
"The guy wants to play in the World Cup competition."
Collins Nedum said:
"Sincerely speaking, the defence let him and all of us down this evening.. Just one movement inside the box, you let it in. It was as though the defence was pinned till the ball went in. If only they know how huge the two points are."
Journalist: Osimhen has every right to be upset
Nigeria journalist Victor James believes Victor Osimhen’s teammates had failed him when he needed them the most.
Speaking in an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, he said the former CAF Player of the Year might end up missing the World Cup for the rest of his career.
"Osimhen missed the first four matches and featured in the games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, scoring three goals. The team let him down, and he has every right to be upset.
“Osimhen will be 31 when the next World Cup takes place and won't be at his peak again; we should all understand his frustration. He did his best but missed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and now he’s at risk of missing the 2026 World Cup again."
Benin coach Rohr makes Group C prediction
Legit.ng earlier reported that Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr believes South Africa has a better chance of World Cup qualification.
The former Niger Republic coach believes Bafana Bafana has quality players capable of getting the job done and seeing them advance.
The German coach also acknowledged that while the Super Eagles were perceived favourites, they had not lived up to expectations.
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