Toba Owojaiye Reporting
In a surprising twist, Victor Osimhen, the renowned Nigerian footballer, has recently removed all Napoli-related content from his Instagram profile. This online cleanup comes following a TikTok controversy that has created significant waves in the world of football. Osimhen’s journey through the 2023/24 season has been marked by challenges, notably his pivotal missed penalty during Napoli’s recent goalless match against Bologna.
The situation escalated when Napoli’s manager, Rudi Garcia, decided to substitute the 24-year-old forward shortly after the penalty miss, a move that visibly frustrated Osimhen. Despite his initial outburst, Osimhen later publicly apologized to defuse the tension. However, the storm was far from over. On Tuesday, Napoli’s official Instagram account posted a video taunting Osimhen’s missed penalty, a move strongly criticized by Roberto Calendar, Osimhen’s agent, who even mentioned the possibility of legal action against the club for causing significant harm to the player through the video’s dissemination.
In response to Napoli’s social media taunt and the ongoing controversy, Victor Osimhen made a powerful statement by systematically removing all images and posts related to Napoli from his Instagram page, hinting at his dissatisfaction with the club’s actions. This digital purge of his Instagram account has left many speculating about Osimhen’s future with Napoli.
Despite ongoing talks and negotiations since the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the Super Eagles forward has yet to commit to a new contract with the club. As tensions continue to simmer and uncertainties loom, the football world eagerly awaits to see what the next chapter holds for Victor Osimhen and his relationship with Napoli.
