Tacha slams Nigerians over criticism of Osimhen Lookman clash
Reality television star and media personality, Tacha Akide, has criticised Nigerians over what she described as excessive outrage directed at Victor Osimhen following his on-pitch clash with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4-0 win against Mozambique. Reacting to the viral incident, Tacha argued that the backlash against Osimhen reflects what she called a “see finish” attitude, where Nigerians are quick to harshly judge their own stars while excusing similar behaviour from foreign football icons. She insisted that if a global superstar like Cristiano Ronaldo had acted the same way, the reaction would have been far less negative.
Tacha said football is an emotional and competitive sport, especially at high-stakes tournaments, and moments of disagreement between teammates are not unusual. According to her, Osimhen’s confrontation with Lookman was blown out of proportion, noting that such exchanges happen regularly on the world stage without attracting the same level of condemnation. She maintained that passion and high standards should not be mistaken for disrespect or indiscipline, particularly when the team went on to deliver a convincing performance.
Her comments have further fueled debate on social media, with some Nigerians agreeing that local stars are often judged more harshly than their international counterparts. Supporters of Osimhen echoed Tacha’s view, saying the striker’s commitment and drive to win should be appreciated rather than criticised. Others, however, argued that players should still be held accountable for their conduct regardless of status, stressing the importance of unity and discipline within the national team.
The clash between Osimhen and Lookman briefly overshadowed Nigeria’s dominant display against Mozambique, but team officials later downplayed the incident, describing it as a normal football disagreement. As discussions continue online, Tacha’s remarks have highlighted broader conversations about celebrity culture, double standards, and how Nigerians relate to their own successful figures in sports and entertainment.
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