Super Eagles players Victor Osimhen, skipper Wilfred Ndidi and defender Chidozie Awaziem were seen at a Lagos nightclub in the early hours of Sunday, just hours after Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
A video posted on social media by popular socialite Babatunde Akinpelu, better known as Tunde Perry, showed the Galatasaray forward alongside Perry, with Ndidi and Awaziem also present at the club.
The gathering was said to be part of Perry’s birthday festivities.
“Kai from Morocco Victor,” Perry wrote as a caption to the clip, adding his trademark slang: “Otorpinpin paaaaaa DATieeeee Mo,” meaning “know your squad.”
“8 am on Sunday, on my birthday,” Perry also said while recording himself with Osimhen.
Osimhen was later ushered into the nightclub with a ceremonial reception.
Nigeria had edged Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday in Casablanca after regulation time ended in a goalless draw, earning the country a record ninth bronze medal in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The third-place playoff featured the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs after both teams exited the competition at the semi-final stage. Nigeria had earlier lost 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco last Wednesday, while Egypt were narrowly beaten 1–0 by Senegal.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as Nigeria’s hero in the playoff, stopping two penalties from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman successfully converted their spot kicks to secure the win.
Although Osimhen did not play in the third-place encounter, he was earlier seen leaving the Stade Mohammed V on Saturday with his luggage after joining teammates in dressing-room celebrations.
The striker featured in five matches at the 2025 AFCON, scoring four goals and registering one assist.
Ndidi appeared in all of Nigeria’s matches except the final group game against Uganda. He reportedly picked up an injury during the quarter-final match against Algeria. Awaziem, meanwhile, made substitute appearances in four games during the tournament.
Several Super Eagles players, including Sevilla teammates Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke, have departed Morocco, while others are expected to attend the medal presentation during Sunday’s final.
The tournament’s final will see hosts Morocco take on Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 pm.
(PUNCH)
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