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Nigerian football expert criticises Victor Osimhen for turning on supporters, linking Mikel Obi’s failed efforts to bring the Super Eagles star to Chelsea to the striker’s ongoing transfer saga and strained relationships.
A Nigerian football expert has sparked heated debate by accusing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen of a pattern of turning on supporters.
The expert Edafe Matthew Elegbete has drawn a direct line from former captain Mikel Obi’s efforts to bring Osimhen to Chelsea to the current social media drama involving Odumodublvck.
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"Osimhen has always thrown people who've got his back under the bus, that’s historical - that’s a fact,” he claimed in the video.
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“I’m not cooking this up. He arrested his sister and her husband. Where is Ariyo? Where is coach Chinedu? Where is his first agent? Second agent? Oma Akatugba was once the voice of Osimhen. Where is the relationship today? When I see these people jumping up for Osimhen, they will soon be thrown under the bus.”
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Elegbete’s comments, circulating widely on social media, come at a time of clear uncertainty over Osimhen’s future.
Mikel Obi’s relentless push to bring Osimhen to Chelsea
John Obi Mikel, Chelsea legend and former Super Eagles captain, played a central role in Chelsea’s high-profile pursuit of Osimhen during the last transfer window.
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Mikel has openly detailed his involvement, describing sleepless nights and relentless negotiations as he tried to broker a deal between the Blues and Osimhen.
According to Mikel, both Chelsea and Osimhen reached a compromise on salary and terms, debunking widespread claims that the striker demanded an exorbitant wage.
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The deal ultimately collapsed due to minor paperwork and medical issues as the deadline expired, not because of greed or lack of commitment from Osimhen.
Mikel’s advocacy for Osimhen was rooted in a strong personal relationship, with the ex-midfielder insisting Osimhen was eager to join Chelsea and help restore the club’s fortunes.
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“I was the guy right in the middle of everything. For a couple of days, I didn’t sleep,” Mikel revealed, emphasising how close the transfer came to completion and his determination to see Osimhen in a Chelsea shirt.
What Elegbete said
Despite Mikel’s efforts, Elegbete argued that the saga did more harm than good for Osimhen’s reputation.
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According to the pundit, Mikel’s public push and the subsequent failed transfer led Chelsea to undervalue Osimhen, ultimately sticking with Nicolas Jackson and leaving Osimhen exposed to criticism.
“Mikel Obi picked up a fight with Nicolas Jackson for ‘no reason’ just because he wants to sell Osimhen, he ended up doing more damage to Osimhen because Chelsea priced him like pure water, and they stood by their Jackson.”
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Elegbete suggested that this episode fits a broader pattern, with Osimhen allegedly distancing himself from former allies and supporters when controversy arises.
The comments have reignited debate about Osimhen’s handling of relationships within football and the media, but Mikel’s own comments provide a more nuanced view.
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He has consistently defended Osimhen’s character, rejecting accusations of greed and reaffirming the striker’s commitment to his supporters and career ambitions.
In summary, while critics claim Mikel Obi’s involvement “did more damage” to Osimhen’s Chelsea prospects, the former captain’s behind-the-scenes efforts and public defence suggest a story far more complex than social media comments
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