Where is Victor Osimhen? CAF in trouble after snubbing Super Eagles star in AFCONQ2025 promo photo
Nigerians are LIVID after CAF shockingly omitted Super Eagles superstar Victor Osimhen from the promotional image for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
Instead, CAF opted to use Nigeria winger Moses Simon in the social media post, sparking a furious backlash from eagle-eyed fans who were left baffled by the glaring snub of their African Footballer of the Year.
CAF quizzed over Osimhen
The decision to overlook Osimhen, as well as top scorer Ademola Lookman, has left Nigerian fans seething, with many believing the omission was a deliberate slight from CAF.
Some have even sensationally claimed the snub could be payback for Osimhen's recent scathing Instagram rant where he launched an astonishing attack on Nigerian legend Finidi George.
Why putting Moses instead of Victor Osimhen?' ranted one irate supporter, while another fumed: 'Person wey design this thing no see @victorosimhen9 or @Alookman_ to use for Nigeria?'
Now, the Super Eagles face a daunting reunion with former manager Gernot Rohr and his Benin Republic 'Cheetahs' side in their quest to reach the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
The stars assemble to represent their nations! 🌟
— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 4, 2024
It's time for the #AFCONQ2025. ⚽ pic.twitter.com/S4CQNBlHBW
But the build-up has been overshadowed by the growing fury over CAF's baffling decision.
'I need an urgent reply @CAF_Online,' demanded one furious supporter, with another raging: 'CAF decided to use Moses Simon's image as the face of Nig football while creating awareness for the #AFCONQ2025 when top superstars from other African countries were recognized.'
Will CAF be forced to explain this shocking snub? The Nigerian fans certainly won't be letting this one go quietly.
Read all about the AFCONQ2025 draw here as Nigeria's Super Eagles face a recent and famous familiar foe.
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