Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has pushed back against the wave of criticism that followed the on-field disagreement between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting that the incident has been wrongly framed as a crisis.

Speaking amid widespread public debate after Nigeria's Round of 16 outing against Mozambique, Mikel said the brief exchange reflected passion and a strong desire to win, not division within the Super Eagles, as the team prepares for a crucial quarter-final clash against Algeria.

Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel dismissed suggestions of a rift, insisting that such moments often define winning teams.

"I like the fact that they both had an argument on the pitch.It Shows They Are W...