The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pushed back against comments by former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh regarding Victor Osimhen’s status in Nigerian football.
Oliseh had suggested that Osimhen’s global reputation and recent achievements place him among the very top football brands associated with Nigeria, sparking debate about whether any individual player can rival the identity of the Super Eagles as a national institution.
However, the NSC disagreed with that view, stressing that while Osimhen remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football exports, the Super Eagles brand represents the collective identity, history, and pride of the nation’s football and cannot be overshadowed by any single player.
The commission maintained that individual stars, no matter how successful, operate within the larger platform the national team provides, noting that the Super Eagles’ legacy was built over generations of players and major international tournaments.
The exchange has stirred conversation among fans, with many acknowledging Osimhen’s growing influence in world football while also recognising the enduring symbolic power of the national team.
