Battle of the Victors: Osimhen Answers ‘Agbaya’ Ikpeba

The spat between Super Eagles has got fans talking…

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has fired back at former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba, who criticised his performance during the World Cup play-off against Ghana last month.

Osimhem played the full 180 minutes across the two legs but did not make a meaningful impact as Nigeria went out on away goals, following a goalless draw in Kumasi and 1-1 stalemate in Abuja.

Following the performance, Ikpeba, who was working as a pundit, faulted the Napoli striker’s decision-making, saying: “He needs to understand when to play the ball and when to play bicycle kicks.”

That has not gone down well with Osimhen, who took to Twitter to respond, posting a Yoruba adage “Adie funfun ko mo ara relagba,” which means: “The white chicken does not realise its age,” appearing to aim a jibe at the ex-AS Monaco man’s advancing years.

Osimhen also posted the same message to his Instagram account where he further branded Ikpeba ‘agbaya’ (a pejorative term for an elderly person) and ‘isonu’ (worthless).

Following the performance, Ikpeba, who was working as a pundit, faulted the Napoli striker’s decision-making, saying: “He needs to understand when to play the ball and when to play bicycle kicks.”

That has not gone down well with Osimhen, who took to Twitter to respond, posting a Yoruba adage “Adie funfun ko mo ara relagba,” which means: “The white chicken does not realise its age,” appearing to aim a jibe at the ex-AS Monaco man’s advancing years.

Osimhen also posted the same message to his Instagram account where he further branded Ikpeba ‘agbaya’ (a pejorative term for an elderly person) and ‘isonu’ (worthless).

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