Enugu Rangers Head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has claimed that Super Eagles centre forward, Victor Osimhen, must apologize to former Nigeria Head Coach, Finidi George, for his behavior over the weekend.
Reigning CAF Player of the Year, Osimhen, took to social media on Saturday to insult fans who accused him of a lack of commitment to the national team, following a report where Finidi allegedly said he can’t beg Osimhen to play for Nigeria.
Ilechukwu, who recently won the NPFL with Rangers, stressed that respect must be maintained within the national team and that no player is bigger than the team.
“Osimhen is a nobody to disrespect Finidi. As the African Best Player, one of our best players, he must learn to be patient and explain himself even when the world is against him,” Ilechukwu stated.
“He needs to apologize. He must, because an apology is a sign of humility. It is not always good to behave like he is beyond control. Who is he?
“This is a player of yesterday, who started from the under-17 team just talking and ranting. As far as I’m concerned, the NFF should take drastic action against that kind of attitude.”
As of now, there has been no response from Osimhen’s camp, even after the report of Finidi’s statement was found to be false.
