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  • Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi delves into music, releases debut single

    Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi delves into music, releases debut single

    Fulham star Alex Iwobi has explained the inspiration behind his debut single, “Don’t Shoot.” The Nigerian international recently released the song with Ajax’s Chuba Akpom and Ramsgate’s Medy Elito.

     

    The former Arsenal midfielder said the track’s lyrics are meant to discourage youth violence in London and inspire young people to pursue positive goals.

     

    “Growing up in London, there is a lot of criminal activity, things that you don’t want to see or hear. With our powers, we are trying to say, don’t do that, channel it into something else,” Iwobi told the Evening Standard.

     

    “Whether it is football or music, anything that keeps you on the straight path is what we are trying to show everyone. I have always loved music; I am not going to lie, but in terms of releasing a song, I never thought [that would happen]. It was just something where my friends said: ‘The music is actually decent; why don’t you release it?’ So, we thought, let’s release it at the right time and not get distracted, because the main focus will always be football.

     

    “But at the same time, I am more than just a footballer. I am human, like everyone else,” he added.

    The Nigerian is expected lead the Fulham’s midfield next season in the English Premier League.

  • Super Eagles Midfielder, Alex Iwobi reveals favourite Nigerian artiste

    Super Eagles Midfielder, Alex Iwobi reveals favourite Nigerian artiste

    Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi has finally revealed his favourite Nigerian artiste.

    According to the creative midfielder, Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is his favourite artiste.

    Iwobi said he  “feels” the Starboy boss more than Burna Boy.

    Speaking in the latest episode of the ‘Would You Rather…,’ Iwobi said he has always been a big fan of Wizkid.

    The former England youth player also said he prefers Nigerian music to English.

    He said, “I prefer Nigerian music to English. Wizkid is my favourite Nigerian artists. I feel him more than Burna [Boy].

    “I have always been a big fan of Wizkid.”

  • EPL: Super Eagles’ duo, Iwobi, Bassey selected in team of the week

    EPL: Super Eagles’ duo, Iwobi, Bassey selected in team of the week

    Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi has been named in Whoscored.com’s Premier League Team of the Week after putting up a heroic performance for Fulham over their 2-1  win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

    Iwobi was named alongside Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka and Manchester City star Phil Foden in the team that also featured one of his teammates Bernd Leno.

    He scored a late winner against Manchester United with a brilliant strike which got André Onana rooted to the spot and threw the Fulham fans into wild jubilation.

    He finished the encounter with four key passes and one successful dribble to cap what was a laudable performance.

    On the other hand, Calvin Bassey also made Gareth Crooks team of the week following his outstanding performance against Manchester United.
    After 1,456 minutes without finding the net for the Cottagers, the defender opened his account in the 65th minute to inspire the Londoners to their first win at Old Trafford since 2003.

    Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa contributed two players each to the Team of the Week, while Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham United have one representative each.

    Backing his decision to name Bassey in the Team of The Week, Garth Crooks wrote, “This was an impressive team performance by the Cottagers with Bassey and Tosin Adarabioyo back in the starting line-up and could have played this match in stocking feet.

    “Nigeria international Bassey’s goal was a nice finish to an excellent personal performance.”

  • Comedian AY pleads with Nigerians to stop criticizing Alex Iwobi

    Comedian AY pleads with Nigerians to stop criticizing Alex Iwobi

    Nigerian Actor and comedian AY Makun has pleaded with Nigerians to stop criticizing super Eagles star  Alex Iwobi, emphasizing the harmful effects of cyberbullying.

    The football player for the Super Eagles was forced to remove his Instagram account as a result of persistent criticism from Nigerian fans.

    AY Makun responded by posting pictures of Alex Iwobi’s contribution to the Super Eagles’ accomplishment in earning a spot in the African Cup of Nations and a description of the negative effects of cyberbullying.

    The comedian asked Nigerians to give the football player love instead of criticism.

    In his word“Anyone can become a victim of cyberbullying. Malicious information posted on the Internet can spread far and wide at an instant, and it is always difficult to be deleted completely. The immediacy of the spread makes it hard for victims to defend themselves or take precautions. The harm caused by cyberbullying is always ignored by computer or mobile phone users.

    It is so sad to see how you all have exhibited various forms of cyberbullying on a young man whose only crime was to come and represent his father land. Tomorrow, you all will still be wondering why the likes of Saka and others are never going to play for Nigeria?

    It’s time to think beyond your personal interests and look at the negative effects of your evil actions. Let’s help promote a culture of care and respect on the Internet and prevent cyberbullying. Kindly share a ❤️ for @alexanderiwobi on this post.

    NOTE: Dear Fair weather and forgetful fans. The different slides are designed to refresh your selfish memories.”

     

  • Cyberbullying: What I did after AFCON final – Iwobi [VIDEO]

    Cyberbullying: What I did after AFCON final – Iwobi [VIDEO]

    Midfielder Alex Iwobi has said he immediately took himself out of social media after the Super Eagles lost the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Ivory Coast.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Iwobi to have said he is not aware of what is going on during a private discussion with the Minister of Sports, John Enoh.

    “Me, I’ve taken myself off social media. So, I’m not aware of what is going on. After yesterday’s game [was when I took myself out],” Iwobi told Enoh.

    TNG reports Iwobi has been faced with barrages of criticisms following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 AFCON final.

    As a result of the cyberbullying he faced, all pictures were deleted from the Super Eagles player’s Instagram handle.

    Both Jay Jay Okocha and Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa have thrown their support behind Iwobi.

  • AFCON 2023: Okocha reacts to cyberbullying of Iwobi

    AFCON 2023: Okocha reacts to cyberbullying of Iwobi

    Former Super Eagles captain and playmaker, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has rallied round his nephew Alex Iwobi, following the latter’s cyberbullying and threats to life  on Social Media.

    Okocha who is an Uncle to Iwobi has advised Nigerians to desist from attacking the player, saying he gave his best at the just concluded 2023 AFCON.

    Continuing, the ex-Bolton star, said him alongside other  well meaning Nigerians will continue to pray for Alex Iwobi.

    Okocha took to his Instagram page to express his grievances to some Nigerians who took to social media to abuse and threaten the player.

    His Post reads: ”I pray for my country Nigeria and the people that can only hate and see nothing good in others, when efforts count for nothing. Treat people the way you want others treat you.

    ”All we have in this life is eachother, we love you @alexiwobi and we keep going no matter what they say, the Lord is good all the times”

  • AFCON 2023: Iwobi denies making plans to retire from Super Eagles

    AFCON 2023: Iwobi denies making plans to retire from Super Eagles

    Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has denied reports emanating on Social Media that he plans to retire from the national team.

    There were speculations that Iwobi had plans to retire from the Super Eagles as a result of the Cyberbullying and threats he received from football fans over Super Eagles AFCON 2023 final loss to host nation Cote D’Ivoire.

    The 25-year-old also deleted his national team pictures on his platform X after receiving barrage of insults from fans.

    However, when contacted by former Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye  on Monday evening, the Fulham player denied ever making such statement.

    Meanwhile, senior player, Ahmed Musa has also  released a statement urging fans to desist from cyberbullying the player who offered himself to play for the national team.

     

  • AFCON final flop: Musa comes to Iwobi’s rescue

    AFCON final flop: Musa comes to Iwobi’s rescue

    Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has come to the rescue of Alex Iwobi following barrages of criticisms the Fulham’s midfielder is receiving after Nigeria lost the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy to Ivory Coast.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had in an editorial highlighted key players and the tactical error that made it possible for the Ivorians to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2023 AFCON final match.

    However, many Nigerians singled Iwobi out for criticism, putting all the blame solely on the midfielder for the failure of the Super Eagles to soar in Côte d’Ivoire.

    Coming to Iwobi’s rescue, Musa argued that a football match is won as a team and lost as a team, adding that the Fulham player gave his all on the field, just like every member of the Super Eagles squad.

    The Super Eagles captain in a post via his official X account urged Nigerians to desist from taunting Iwobi, stressing that losing the game was already tough on him.

    Musa’s post on X reads: “Dear fans,  I want to please urge you to halt the cyber-bullying directed towards Alex Iwobi. Cyber bullying is not just a violation of decency but also a serious crime.

    “It’s hypocritical to claim that football unites us while engaging in such behavior. Losing a game is undoubtedly tough, but targeting a single player for the team’s shortcomings is unfair and unjust.

    “We win as a team, and we lose as a team. Alex gave his all on the field, just like every member of our squad.

    “Instead of spreading negativity, let’s show genuine love and support to our players. They need our encouragement now more than ever. Let’s uplift each other and stand united, both in victory and defeat”.

  • AFCON 2023: Iwobi deletes photos on Instagram after Super Eagles defeat

    AFCON 2023: Iwobi deletes photos on Instagram after Super Eagles defeat

    Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has deleted all the pictures he posted on his official Instagram page.

    A quick check on Monday afternoon confirmed that only one video is left on the account.

    The video was posted 10 weeks ago and the comment section is locked.

    Iwobi is one of the players who came under heavy criticism following Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday.

    The Fulham midfielder played for 79 minutes as the Eagles failed to add to their three AFCON titles.

    He was replaced by Alhassan Yusuf for the final 10 minutes of the game

  • AFCON 2023: Ekong, Iwobi return to starting 11 as Peseiro retains 3-4-3 formation against Cameroon

    AFCON 2023: Ekong, Iwobi return to starting 11 as Peseiro retains 3-4-3 formation against Cameroon

    Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles gaffer has released his team list with noticeable four changes in the starting 11 for the second round clash against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

    Vice-captain William Troost-Ekong is returning to the squad after missing Monday’s 1-0 win against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau due to a thigh injury.

    Alex I wobi is also returning to the starting 11 after missing out in the last game for the Super Eagles.

    Zaidu Sanusi is returning to the left-back position after he started the game against Guinea-Bissau from the bench.

    Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman has also been included in the starting line up and AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze has been dropped to the bench.

    TheNewsGuru .com TNG reports that Peseiro will be retaining 3-4-3 formation when Super Eagles files against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

     

    Starting Line-up

    Stanley Nwabali – Calvin Bassey, William Ekong (Captain), Semi Ajayi – Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi – Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon