Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Draws Rave Reviews After Maiden Nigeria Goal

Arsenal whizkid Alex Iwobi drew rave reviews from the Super Eagles faithful after netting his maiden goal in the World Cup qualifier against Zambia on Sunday, October 9.

The former England U16 international broke the deadlock with a volley in the 32nd minute, before City’s Iheanacho doubled the advantage just before half time, as Nigeria began their quest to qualify for a sixth World Cup appearance with a 2-1 win over the hosts.

Allnigeriasoccer.com has selected some of the tweets posted by Nigerian fans shortly after the Hale End Academy product opened his Nigeria account.

Henry Adamu tweeted : “What would I do without Alex Iwobi Zambia 0-1 Nigeria. #SoarSuperEagles”.

Chuma Nnoli said : “32mins! He gets his chance and takes it!!! Alex Iwobi! Zambia 0-1 Nigeria”

Victor Ikoli commented : “Fantastic strike by Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi, Nigeria ð��³ð��¬ 1 Zambia ð��¿ð��² 0 after 32 minutes.”

And the media was not left out with famous blogger Linda Ikeji posting after the game in Ndola : “Zambia 1-2 Nigeria: Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho the heroes, as Super Eagles begin World Cup qualifiers in style.”

Bolarinwa Olajide of Cool FM said :  “Alex Iwobi’s goal for Nigeria vs. Zambia. Well executed. #ZAMNGA #WorldCupQualifier.”

Iwobi, 20, made his debut for the national team in a friendly against Democratic Republic of Congo in October 2015.

Igho Kingsley