Nigerian actor and celebrity matchmaker, Lege Miami, has launched a scathing attack on critics of star striker Victor Osimhen, following the Super Eagles' triumphant march into the semi-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
Super Eagles Soar Past Algeria Into Semis
The crucial victory was sealed on January 10, 2026, with Nigeria defeating arch-rivals Algeria 2-0 in a thrilling quarter-final clash. The goals that secured the historic win came from Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Montpellier's Akor Adams, sending the entire nation into a frenzy.
Lege Miami's Fiery Instagram Defence
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Lege Miami did not hold back in addressing a section of Nigerian fans who had previously called for Osimhen to be dropped from the squad. This criticism stemmed from an on-field disagreement between Osimhen and his teammate, Ademola Lookman, during Nigeria's earlier match against Mozambique.
"No Victor Osimhen, no Super Eagles," Lege declared emphatically. He continued, "Those Nigerians who wanted him benched because of his fight with Lookman, shame on you. That boy is Nigeria's best player."
The actor also praised Super Eagles manager, Eric Chelle, for his handling of the situation. "Kudos to Eric Chelle for not listening to the distractors. He went to beg him and played," Lege stated, highlighting the coach's personal intervention to reconcile with the striker and ensure his availability for the crucial match.
Mixed Reactions From Social Media
Lege Miami's strong comments quickly sparked a wave of reactions online. While some agreed with his sentiment, others felt he went too far in his praise for Osimhen alone.
One user, @drtherapee16, supported Lege, stating, "No argument, his football IQ is beyond measure. I laugh those saying he shd be benched."
However, another user, @daddytiwa, countered the actor's view, questioning, "Which one b no Osimehn no eagle. Na him dey do everything by himself? Wehtin make Iwobi and them 5&6 wey cordinate the game do?"
The victory sets up a mouth-watering semi-final clash for Nigeria, who are scheduled to face Morocco on Thursday. The nation will be hoping Osimhen and the entire squad can maintain their form and secure a place in the AFCON final.
In related news, Victor Osimhen has also recently settled his differences with popular football content creator Bi Bernard, following their online exchange about the initial incident with Lookman. This indicates a period of reconciliation and focus for the star striker as the tournament reaches its climax.
