Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has praised head coach Eric Chelle for fostering a strong sense of unity within the Super Eagles, a factor he believes has powered their run to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old spoke on Tuesday, just two months after Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes ended in heartbreak, and on the eve of their semi-final showdown...
Alex Iwobi became the Nigerian with the most Premier League appearances as Fulham suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles midfielder tied Shola Amoebi's record of 298 games against Bournemouth earlier this month but became the outright leader after starting Saturday’s match at Craven Cottage. However, Iwobi could not stop Fulham from losing their first home game of the season as...
Eighteen players have arrived at the Super Eagles training camp in Polokwane ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, Afrosport reports. Head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff landed in South Africa on Monday before the players’ arrival. Familiar faces such as captain William Troost-Ekong, Stanley Nwabali, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic this month, Afrosport reports. The list is headlined by captain William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey in defence; goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali; midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi; as well as forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Tolu Arokodare. Hull City defender Semi Ajayi returns to the...
European football expert Julien Laurens says Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is not getting the recognition he deserves in English football, Afrosport reports. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live following Fulham’s 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, Laurens praised Iwobi and manager Marco Silva, highlighting their contributions and the lack of wider appreciation for their efforts. Iwobi, who joined Fulham from Everton in 2023, has...
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