Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has risen to the defence of Victor Osimhen saying he is “a fighter” who wants the best for the team.
Simon, has, however, warned the Galatasaray striker that he also needs his teammates to shine.
Osimhen clashed with Ademola Lookman in frustration, after he didn’t pass the ball to him, during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with Mozambique on Monday.
The 27-year-old was eventually replaced by Simon, after he gestured to the bench to be taken off.
“He is always a fighter in the team. Of course, he will still fight for us,” Simon told Soccernet about Osimhen.
“We need him and the team needs him and I believe he also needs us.”
Head coach of the team, Eric Chelle, has promised to deal with the issue within the dressing room.