Popular Nigerian musician Timaya has spoken on social media about the issue between Napoli and Victor Osimhen.
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen was recently trolled by his club after playing a goalless draw against Bologna.
22:34 - 28.09.2023
‘Gaslighting 101’ - Nigerians blast Napoli for ‘fake’ apology to Osimhen
Fans have not taken kindly to Napoli's explanation regarding their infamous TikTok video about Victor Osimhen and have asked the Italian club to stop gaslighting the Super Eagles striker and offer a proper apology instead
The video led to a lot of backlash from fans across the world and has caused Nigerians to launch a social media attack on Napoli.
Many celebrities have come out to speak against Napoli's TikTok account posting a video mocking Osimhen including Timaya who says Napoli should respect the Nigerian striker.
Timaya urges Napoli to respect Osimhen
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Victor Osimhen: Nigerian government to contact Italy over mockery of Super Eagles player
Sports Minister Owan Enoh contacts Nigeria's Ambassador to Italy, says Napoli's treatment of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen makes him sad.
The singer took to his social media to speak against the video posted by the Napoli TikTok account and asked the club to respect Osimhen.
Timaya on X said, “Napoli and the World should put some respect on Osimhen's Name. They've not had a player like that since Maradona 🤷🏽♂️”
Timaya declared that Victor Osimhen is the greatest Napoli player after Maradona after helping his team secure their first Scudetto in 33 years.
Napoli’s official TikTok account posted a video mocking Osimhen and saying “I'm not a boy, I'm not a girl, I'm a coconut head.”
The video has caused a lot of comments on social media as Nigerians drag Napoli for posting a video mocking Osimhen.