Omotayo Fashola
Ex-Super Eagles skipper Sunday Oliseh has dismissed claims that Nigeria relies solely on star forward Victor Osimhen for success.
Oliseh shared his thoughts before Nigeria’s crucial AFCON semi-final clash against Morocco on Wednesday.
He emphasized that the Super Eagles’ strength lies in their collective performance rather than individual brilliance.
“Nigeria isn’t just Osimhen,” Oliseh stated during an appearance on the Global Football Insights podcast.
“This team is built on eleven committed players. In two decades, I haven’t witnessed a Nigerian squad display such cohesive football as we’ve seen against Uganda, Mozambique, and Algeria.”
“The Super Eagles’ recent performances rank among their finest in 20 years”
– Nigerian football icon, Sunday Oliseh pic.twitter.com/6oDcyIKmC6
— SportsDokitor (Odogwu👆) (@sportsdokitor) January 13, 2026
Oliseh’s comments follow Osimhen’s much-discussed on-field clash with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the AFCON Round of 16.
The duo has since reconciled, featuring together in Nigeria’s impressive 2-0 quarter-final triumph against Algeria.
