‘We have world-class dominance’ - Osimhen, Lookman and Adams hailed by Sunday Oliseh

The three forwards have been in sensational form for their clubs. Since the start of the 2025–2026 season, Osimhen has scored 28 goals for Galatasaray, Adams has scored 12 for Sevilla, and Lookman has scored 11 for Atletico Madrid, bringing their total to 51 goals.

Despite this individual brilliance, Oliseh highlighted a troubling paradox within the Nigerian national team. 

While the Super Eagles enjoyed a strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, their failure to qualify for consecutive World Cups remains a significant concern, especially given the world-class talent at their disposal.

Speaking on his show, Global Football Insights With Oliseh, the two-time World Cup participant stressed the importance of a balanced perspective.

"Let's look at the facts. We have world-class dominance right now from Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, and Ademola Lookman," Oliseh stated. 

"It's a joy to watch these guys perform. These guys are dismantling European defences. They are our fuel at the moment, but even the best fuel is useless if the engine is broken."

Oliseh cautioned that while the current attackers are excelling, the Super Eagles face significant hurdles on the road to the 2030 World Cup qualifiers. 

He urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to begin long-term planning, warning that many players from the current squad may not be available for the next tournament.

Meanwhile, Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India will compete in the 2026 Unity Cup at The Valley in London.