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Osimhen has responded to fans amid claims he did not celebrate Ademola Lookman on becoming the African footballer of the year.
Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles star and Galatasaray forward, has responded to the controversy surrounding Ademola Lookman’s CAF Player of the Year win on social media.
While fans eagerly awaited a public message of congratulations, Osimhen’s posts told a different story—one of luxury, diamonds, and high fashion.
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09:25 - 17.12.2024
No congratulations? Reactions as Osimhen flaunts diamond pendant worth millions after Lookman's CAF Award
Fans thought Victor Osimhen did not congratulate Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta star took over the reins to become the African best.
Osimhen shows off custom-made diamond pendant
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As Ademola Lookman celebrated his career-defining achievement on Monday night in Marrakech, Osimhen took to Instagram to flaunt a jaw-dropping custom-made diamond pendant.
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The extravagant piece, crafted by renowned New York jeweller Benny the Jeweler, boasted over 275 carats of emerald baguettes and carbon fibre, shaped into Osimhen’s signature mask.
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The move didn’t sit well with fans, who flooded social media with comments, questioning why Osimhen hadn’t publicly acknowledged Lookman’s monumental win.
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Instead, hours later, Osimhen doubled down on his flex, sharing photos of himself dressed in head-to-toe Louis Vuitton designer outfits on X.
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I Congratulated him – Osimhen claps back
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The backlash reached a peak when a fan called Osimhen out directly, writing in the comments of his post on X:
“You never congratulate Lookman, wey tin sup?”
Osimhen was quick to respond, clearing the air: “Done since yesterday around 23:49 Turkish time.”
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Another fan stoked the fire, saying: “Twitter judges say you no wish Lookman.”
Osimhen sharply maintained: “Them dey joke, them no say I definitely congratulate am immediately after my game.”
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While Osimhen’s clarification may have satisfied some fans, others remain divided.
Either way, the Galatasaray star has made it clear that he’s already extended his congratulations—albeit privately.
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