Tag: Nigeria

during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal at The King Power Stadium on May 9, 2018 in Leicester, England.

Aubameyang: Show me I’m right, Iwobi

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has called on club teammate Alex Iwobi to prove him right to support Nigeria at this year's World Cup, with a post on social media.

FIFA regulations rule out World Cup call up for Kelechi Nwakali

Kelechi Nwakali can't travel with his country to the World Cup this summer, despite calls for him to go after an impressive performance against Atletico Madrid.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal during UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Arsenal and Ostersunds FK at the Emirates Stadium on February 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Nigeria manager Rohr concerned about Iwobi’s club form

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is concerned about Alex Iwobi's recent form at Arsenal, according to reports in the country.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal during UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Arsenal and Ostersunds FK at the Emirates Stadium on February 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi criticised by national team manager

Alex Iwobi has been criticised by the Nigeria national team manger for trying to be too individual and do too much on his own.

Tearful ex-Arsenal forward proves critics wrong with 3rd award

Ex-Arsenal forward, Asisat Oshoala, tearfully accepted her third CAF African Player of the Year award on Thursday.

Kelechi Nwakali sponsors football tournament in Nigeria

Kelechi Nwakali, who's currently on loan at VVV Venlo, has sponsored a football tournament in his home town of Eziobodo, Nigeria.

Iwobi: I wish I could score more goals

Alex Iwobi has two simple aims at Arsenal: play more games and score more goals.

Wenger: England should have pushed more for Iwobi

Arsene Wenger reckons England didn't push hard enough to secure Alex Iwobi when they had the chance.

Iwobi recounts historic goal for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi has admitted that he almost cried after scoring his historic goal for Nigeria last month.

These are the nine Arsenal players currently away in the international break

Nine Arsenal players have been called up for their countries for their upcoming international matches.

Iwobi: Zambia goal was one of the greatest feelings I ever had

Alex Iwobi says scoring the winning goal against Zambia is one of the greatest feelings of his career so far.

Alex Iwobi thanks fans for ‘crazy’ atmosphere after his dream came true for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi has thanked the Nigerian fans who witnessed his winning goal for his country on Saturday night.

International watch: Iwobi sends Nigeria through to 2018 World Cup, Xhaka scores & more

Alex Iwobi not only scored for Nigeria on Saturday evening, he sent his country through to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Iwobi named in Nigeria squad

Alex Iwobi has been called up for Nigeria's 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.
Mohamed Elneny scores at AFCON final

Arsenal won’t have to worry about losing Elneny and Iwobi to the Africa Cup...

Arsenal won't have to worry about losing Mohamed Elneny or Alex Iwobi to the Africa Cup of Nations from its next staging in 2019.

Iwobi reveals England interest before he opted for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi has revealed that before he committed his future to the Nigeria national team, England tried to get him to play for their u21s.

How Samuel Chukwueze’s move to Arsenal collapsed

Nigerian starlet Samuel Chukwueze was all set to join Arsenal in 2016, but the deal unexpectedly collapsed.

Arsenal in the summer: Complete run-down of Arsenal players in action

With so many Arsenal players potentially away on international duty, we took a look at the matches you should keep an eye out for this summer.

International round-up: Mustafi and Ox score as Iwobi’s Nigeria lose

Three first-team players were in action for their respective countries on international duty, with contrasting fortunes.

Onyekuru says he’s putting putting game time ahead of a lucrative contract

Henry Onyekuru has said he doesn't want to be a bench player at his next club.
Granit Xhaka

Xhaka features as Switzerland make history, Iwobi assists for Nigeria

Two Arsenal players were in action for their countries on Thursday. Here's how they got on:

Alex Iwobi joins up with Nigeria ahead of friendlies

Alex Iwobi joined up with his Nigerian team-mates as they prepare for Thursday's friendly fixture against Togo.

Akpom to snub England for Nigeria

Chuba Akpom is set to snub England and declare for Nigeria according to a report in the Independent.
Alexis Sanchez

Alexis, Ospina & Iwobi – Arsenal International watch

Which Arsenal players have been in action while on international duty so far?

Iwobi praised for picking Nigeria over England

Alex Iwobi has been praised by former Super Eagles international, Reuben Agboola for selecting to play for Nigeria.

Nigeria coach reveals meeting with Wenger over Iwobi

Nigeria national team coach, Gernot Rohr, claims that although he wasn't exactly surprised by Alex Iwobi's superb rainbow flick against Algeria, it wasn't expecting it either.

Algeria coach aims to stop Iwobi

Alergia national team coach, Georges Leekens, believes the secret to stopping Nigeria scoring during their clash is to stop Alex Iwobi and Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho.

Look: Iwobi dons new Nigeria kit

Alex Iwobi is looking forward to wearing Nigeria's new kit against Algeria at the weekend.

Former Nigeria striker backs Alex Iwobi to shine

Former Nigeria striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, has backed Alex Iwobi to shine for his country when they play Algeria on Saturday.
Alex Iwobi of interest to Genort Rohr

Wenger meets with Genort Rohr to discuss Iwobi

Arsene Wenger has reportedly met with Genort Rohr of Nigeria to discuss their use of Alex Iwobi in their game against Algeria on 12 November.

Look: Iwobi celebrates first Nigeria goal

Not only did Alex Iwobi make his debut for Nigeria against Zambia on Sunday, he scored and took to Twitter afterwards to celebrate with his teammates.

Quick watch: Iwobi scores with a volley for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi has scored his first international goal as he gave Nigeria the lead against Zambia.
Alex Iwobi

Iwobi gets new shirt number

Alex Iwobi appears to have finally settled on a number with Nigeria after already switching twice.

Iwobi scores brace for Nigeria in friendly

Alex Iwobi scored a brace in Nigeria's 3-0 win over Plateau United on Wednesday.
Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi tipped for major award

Alex Iwobi is expected to be nominated for the Africa Player of the Year award and former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, thinks he could win it.
Alex Iwobi

Iwobi to get Nigeria call-up for World Cup qualifier

Alex Iwobi is set to get a call up to the senior Nigerian national side for their game against Zambia on 9th October.

Nigeria boss wants Iwobi back for next World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's new technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, is looking forward to having Alex Iwobi back after the country found it difficult to score against Tanzania without him.
Asisat Oshoala

Oshoala endorsed as Capital Oil ambassador

Arsenal’s forward, Asisat Oshoala, has been endorsed as an ambassador of Capital Oil in her home country of Nigeria after the African Player of the Year was honoured with a brief ceremony.
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Wednesday Arsenal recap: Wenger’s future, Paul Pogba, Mahrez bid + more

Wednesday was full of the usual fun - I mean that sarcastically, of course - and some news.

Iwobi confident that Nigeria will qualify for World Cup

Alex Iwobi has backed Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup.