Finidi had drawn the first blood following his criticism of the Nigerian Football Federation , adding that Osimhen and some senior Super Eagles players lack commitment and are above the law.
“The Super Eagles is not my father’s own, if this will cause me to stop playing for the Super Eagles, no problem,” Osimhen said.“I had an injury in the last minute of Napoli’s last Serie A match of the season, it was an ankle injury that was confirmed on MRI. “I won’t allow any disrespect from anybody, I won’t allow that stain from anybody. I always play my heart out for Nigeria.
Finidi had lamented that he has not received much support from the NFF and that some of the senior Super Eagles players lacked commitment while they are also above discipline.
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