Iwobi Excited Ahead of 100 Caps for Nigeria
The Fulham midfielder would join Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa in Nigeria’s 100-cap club, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi will make his 100th appearance for Nigeria against Portugal in Leiria, joining former captains Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama, and Ahmed Musa in an exclusive milestone.
- Iwobi's international journey began in Belgium on 8 October 2015 in a friendly against Congo. Ten years and eight months later, the 30-year-old has represented Nigeria across four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
- Representing Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia remains a career highlight; the midfielder famously scored the winning goal against Zambia in Uyo in October 2017 to secure qualification.
- Having represented England at youth level, Iwobi chose Nigeria, a decision his father, Chuka Iwobi, a Barrister and former footballer, calls a source of pride. The 30-year-old says he has no regrets choosing the nation.
- Despite approaching this milestone, the midfielder remains humble, stating, "After 10 years and eight months, I won't say I am a legend; I only see myself as a Super Eagles player." He expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support.
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Iwobi excited ahead of 100 caps for Nigeria
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi, says he is excited as he gets set to make his 100 appearance for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Portugal on Wednesday. The former Arsenal playmaker made his debut for Nigeria in a friendly match against DR Congo in Visé, Belgium on 8th October 18, 2015. Iwobi became an important player for the Super Eagles since then and has played 99 times for Nigeria, with the game against Portugal set to be …
Iwobi ready for landmark 100th cap as Nigeria take on Portugal
Ahead of the milestone, Iwobi expressed gratitude to Nigerians at home and abroad for their support throughout a journey that has spanned more than a decade The post Iwobi ready for landmark 100th cap as Nigeria take on Portugal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Iwobi Set to Join Super Eagles' Centurions Club Against Portugal
Ghazali Ibrahim Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of making Nigerian football history as he prepares to earn his 100th international cap in Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal. The Fulham star currently has 99 appearances for Nigeria and is expected to become only the fourth player to reach the century mark for the national team if he features in the encounter. Iwobi would join an exclusive list of Nigerian football legends wh…
Alex Iwobi Says His Father Never Forced Him To Choose Playing For Nigeria Instead Of England
Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi has added another angle to information spreading ahead of his 100th cap with the Super Eagles, as the former Arsenal and Everton dazzler says his father never forced him to choose Nigeria. READ ALSO: Chibby Nwoko Set To Join Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze In Fulham’s Main Squad Ahead Of Next Season Sports247 reports that the 30-year-old star’s declaration comes after his father, Barrister Chuba Iwobi admitted h…
Iwobi set to earn 100th Super Eagles cap
The post Iwobi set to earn 100th Super Eagles cap appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, is set to make his 100th appearance for Nigeria, in Wednesday’s international friendly match against Portugal in Leiria. Iwobi will become one of the few players to earn 100 caps for the Super Eagles. It underlines the 29-year-old’s importance to the national team since making his debut in 2015. “I am […] The post Iwobi set to ear…
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