“We still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup”; Absolves Osimhen over Uyo outburst _ Ikpeba

Victor Ikpeba, former African Footballer of the Year thinks Victor Osimhen should not be maligned for his outbursts against his teammates after the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe which ended 1-1 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The Super Eagles recorded their first-ever win in Rwanda, before they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Zimbabwe.

“I loved the commitment and attitude of Osimhen, he gave everything and scored three goals,” Ikpeba saluted on SuperSport TV programme on Monday Night Football. “There was nothing wrong with him walking out angrily after the Zimbabwe match. Such things happen.”

Ikpeba also commended Eric Chelle for infusing a new fighting spirit in the Super Eagles.

“Had we appointed him earlier, we would have been in a better position on the table,” he said.

“Against Zimbabwe, we did enough to win the game, but we did not take our chances.

“We still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup, it’s for the boys to regroup in September and go for it again.”