Alex Iwobi will be hoping to make his 250th Premier League appearance when Fulham host Crystal Palace at the Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon (today). Iwobi made his Premier League debut for Arsenal against Swansea City in November 2015. The versatile midfielder took the place of Mezut Ozil in stoppage time. The 27-year-old made 100 […]
EPL: Iwobi equals Kanu’s assist record in Fulham’s win at West Ham
Alex Iwobi has equaled Nwankwo Kanu’s record of most assists by a Nigerian in the English Premier League. Iwobi teed up Brazil midfielder, Andreas Pereira for Fulham’s second goal in the 2-0 victory at the London Stadium on Sunday. It was his 29th assist in the Premier League, same number Kanu amassed during his active […]
EPL: Iwobi grabs assist in Fulham’s win at West Ham
Alex Iwobi registered an assist as Fulham defeated West Ham United at the London Stadium. Iwobi set up Andreas Pereira for the Whites second goal of the game in the 72nd minute. It was the Nigeria international’s third assist in the Premier League this season. The midfielder has also scored five goals. Iwobi was replaced […]
EPL: Iwobi breaks John Mikel Obi’s record
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi has set a new record for the most minutes played by a Nigerian in the Premier League. Iwobi surpassed the previous record held by former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi after playing 90 minutes in Fulham’s 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday. Iwobi has now played 16, 289 minutes […]
EPL: Arsenal legend slams Fulham boss for replacing Iwobi early in defeat to Forest
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown has lashed out at Fulham manager, Marco Silva for his decision to replace Alex Iwobi early in the side’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Fulham conceded three quick goals in the encounter. Iwobi was substituted in the 33rd minute of the encounter. Silva also opted to release Harry Wilson […]
Aina’s Forest defeat Iwobi’s Fulham to move out of relegation
Why Peseiro changed to defensive formation at AFCON 2023 — Iwobi
Alex Iwobi has revealed how a difficult start at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations forced former head coach, Jose Peseiro to change formation. The West Africans started the competition on a not too impressive note, rallying to hold Equatorial Guinea to a 1-1 draw. Peseiro then switched to a defensive 3-5-2 formation with the […]
Friendly: Super Eagles want another win against Mali – Iwobi
Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles want to end the international break with a win against Mali. Finidi George’s side will take on their fellow West Africans at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday night (today). The encounter will kick-off at 10pm Nigeria time. Iwobi registered an assist as the Super Eagles defeated eternal […]
Social media abuse don’t bother me – Iwobi
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi claimed he is not bothered by criticisms that trailed his performance for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Iwobi was widely criticised by the majority of Nigerian supporters for his display at the competition. The versatile midfielder was a subject of cyberbullying after Nigeria’s 2-1 final […]
Friendly: Iwobi reveals Super Eagles mission against Ghana
Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles will go all out for a win in their friendly against the Black Stars of Ghana. The two rivals will clash at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Friday. It will be first meeting between both teams since their 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs which the Ghanaians won. Iwobi […]