- A viral video captured the reactions of Super Eagles players Victor Osimhen and Iwobi upon their arrival in Nigeria.
- Iwobi ignored a journalist attempting to interview him, while Osimhen sternly warned the journalist to back off.
- The video ignited a flurry of reactions from netizens, with varying opinions about the incident.
In a headline-grabbing spectacle that has left the football world buzzing, Super Eagles’ standout stars, Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi, have plunged themselves into the eye of a social media storm by brazenly snubbing a journalist.
A compelling video has surfaced, offering a glimpse into the return of the Nigerian Super Eagles players to their homeland after their defeat in the AFCON finals held in Ivory Coast..
The viral video captured the reactions of striker Victor Osimhen and midfielder Alexander Iwobi.
The unfolding drama took a dramatic turn as the journalist made the initial approach towards Alexander Iwobi, seeking to extract a comment from the enigmatic midfielder. However, Iwobi’s response was nothing short of stone-cold silence as he brushed off the journalist’s inquirie and walked away without uttering a word.
After missing out on an interview with Iwobi, the journalist spotted Osimhen and rushed over, hoping to get his thoughts on the recent events. Despite the journalist’s efforts, Osimhen chose not to speak.
He asked the footballer:
‘How does it feel to be back home?”
However, a visibly angry Osimhen bravely warned the journalist to leave him alone.
He said in vernacular:
“Make Una free me abeg.”
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The reactions of Iwobi and Osimhen have ignited a flurry of responses from netizens on social media.
While some wasted no time in lashing out at the duo for what they deemed as unprofessional behavior, accused them of failing to uphold the standards expected of professional athletes.
Others took a different stance, they pointed fingers at the journalist, arguing that the questions posed were insensitive and tactless, deserving of the players’ silent treatment.
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