{"id":883335,"date":"2026-01-08T05:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/osimhen-lookman-drama-akor-adams-sudden-exit-whats-really-going-on-inside-the-super-eagles-camp\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T05:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:18:26","slug":"osimhen-lookman-drama-akor-adams-sudden-exit-whats-really-going-on-inside-the-super-eagles-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/osimhen-lookman-drama-akor-adams-sudden-exit-whats-really-going-on-inside-the-super-eagles-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Osimhen\u2013Lookman drama, Akor Adams\u2019 sudden exit: What\u2019s really going on inside the Super Eagles camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fresh reports linking unrest to Super Eagles<\/a> of Nigeria camp after the AFCON clash against Mozambique have been played down, Soccernet.ng reports.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

New details clarify both the Victor Osimhen\u2013Ademola Lookman exchange and Akor Adams\u2019 brief absence from the team hotel.<\/p>\n

Contrary to widespread speculation, Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe insists the situation inside camp remains calm and fully under control.<\/p>\n

Soccer Akor Adams never left camp permanently<\/h2>\n

Speculation surrounding Akor Adams\u2019 \u201cexit\u201d<\/em> from camp has been firmly dismissed.<\/p>\n

The Sevilla forward did not leave the Super Eagles camp on a long-term basis. Per Efoghe, Adams briefly stepped out of the team hotel in Fez to see his parents, who are currently staying only a few minutes\u2019 drive away.<\/p>\n

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Faizal Abdul A Bangal, Renildo Isnard Mandava and Ricardo Martins Guimaraes of Mozambique and Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsximago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He returned to camp in less than an hour, just before lunchtime, and remains fully integrated with the squad.<\/p>\n

There is no disciplinary issue or fallout involving the striker.<\/p>\n

Soccer Osimhen\u2013Lookman exchange resolved internally<\/h2>\n

The on-field remonstration between Victor Osimhen<\/a> and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria\u2019s win over Mozambique also sparked heavy debate online, but the matter has been addressed internally.<\/p>\n

According to sources within the camp, the primary reasons behind the exchange \u2014 and its aftermath \u2014 have been resolved swiftly among the players and coaching staff.<\/p>\n

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Victor Osimhen Nigeria and Ademola Olajide Lookman Nigeria gestures during the Africa Cup Of Nations match between Mozambique and Nigeria. Photo by Thor Wegner\/IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Officials have urged Super Eagles fans and media to ignore reports suggesting lingering tension or division within the squad.<\/p>\n

Soccernet.ng understands that Osimhen and Lookman are understood to be on good terms, with a new post made by the Atalanta forward to clear the air.<\/p>\n

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Soccer Recovery session underway, Alebiosu still sidelined<\/h2>\n

The team is set to hold a recovery session at the Sardienne Complex, with 26 players expected to take part.<\/p>\n

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Super Eagles and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Blackburn defender Ryan Alebiosu, however, will continue his individual recovery programme as he works his way back from injury.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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