Public debate around Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen intensified on social media on Sunday night following Nigeria’s latest Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) fixture, with reality television personality Tacha weighing in on the criticism directed at the forward.
Recall that during the match, Osimhen was captured speaking to a team member arrogantly.
In a post shared on her verified X handle after the match, Tacha questioned the scale of the backlash against Osimhen, suggesting that similar actions by global football stars might not attract the same reaction. She drew a comparison between the Napoli striker and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, implying that public perception played a role in how Osimhen’s performance was being judged.
Her comments also included a suggestion that the national team coach consider leaving Osimhen out of the next match, a remark that further fuelled online discussion among football fans.
The post reads:
“Nigerians and see finish!! Y’all realize Victor Osimhen is our own Christiano Ronaldo?? If Ronaldo did same thing we won’t have this much uproar but of course it’s Osimhen na.. make coach just Bench osimhen for the next match i WON Check something “
