Nigerian football lover has slammed Osimhen's reaction after Super Eagles' vital 2-1 victory over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Despite being heavily involved in the Super Eagles’ second goal, unselfishly assisting debutant Akor Adams, Osimhen's on-field demeanour and post-match conduct in the face of persistent goal-scoring difficulties have drawn sharp criticism from a prominent fan.

A widely shared fan comment, published shortly after the tense encounter in Polokwane, South Africa, went viral, directly attacking the forward’s temperament.

"Very DIRTY attitude.... Even Messi or Ronaldo who are miles better than him even in their washed state don't move this way...." the fan wrote on X.

The fan's use of football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as benchmarks highlights the high, often unrealistic, standards expected of the reigning African Footballer of the Year.

While Nigeria secured the three points, Osimhen endured a frustrating evening of near misses. The striker hit the woodwork twice and was denied by several excellent saves from the Lesotho goalkeeper, Sekhoane Moerane.

In the 63rd minute, Osimhen chipped the goalkeeper only to see his effort bounce off the left post, sparking a frantic goalmouth scramble. Later, in the 78th minute, a powerful shot following sharp footwork was brilliantly tipped onto the other post by Moerane.

Despite his personal misfortune, Osimhen showed maturity and team spirit in the 80th minute, opting to pass to an unmarked Akor Adams rather than shoot, setting up the debutant for a decisive goal that briefly gave Nigeria a 2-0 cushion.