Alex Iwobi

Iwobi scores as Fulham upset Liverpool, Southampton relegated

Iwobi scores as Fulham upset Liverpool, Southampton relegated

Alex Iwobi got his name on the scoresheet as Fulham caused a major upset by defeating Premier League leaders Liverpool 3-2 at Craven Cottage on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister put the Reds in front in the 14th minute off an assist from Ryan Gravenberch but Ryan Sessegnon was able to level for the Cottagers nine minutes later. Iwobi put Fulham 2-1 up...

2026 WCQ: Lookman, Troost-Ekong in Kigali as Super Eagles camp swells to 22 players

2026 WCQ: Lookman, Troost-Ekong in Kigali as Super Eagles camp swells to 22 players

Atalanta forward and reigning African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman, as well as captain William Troost-Ekong, have arrived in the Super Eagles camp ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda, Afrosport reports. Lookman and Troost-Ekong lead a list of 10 players who touched down at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Kigali on Tuesday, taking the number of players in camp to 22. Six...

Iwobi gives free food in London ahead of Christmas

Iwobi sets Nigerian, African record in Fulham draw

Alex Iwobi became the third Nigerian player to make 50+ Premier League appearances for three different teams after featuring in Fulham's 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town at Craven Cottage on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu was the first player to achieve this feat featuring for Arsenal, Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion spanning 13 years while Yakubu Aiyegbeni did this playing for Portsmouth, Middlesbrough...

Iwobi gives free food in London ahead of Christmas

Iwobi gives free food in London ahead of Christmas

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has brought Christmas joy to Canning Town in East London by distributing free food to struggling families through his initiative, ‘AleXpress’, Afrosport reports. This event was part of Project 17, aimed at supporting struggling individuals in need during the festive season. The beneficiaries include 100 families who received food items, including turkeys. Iwobi gives credit to his parents for instilling the...