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Iwobi grabs brace as Super Eagles whip Argentina 4-2

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:26:00 +0000

The Super Eagles, on Tuesday, confirmed that their soaring ratings were no illusion as they whipped former world champions Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly. In the match played in the Russian city of Krasnodar, the Super Eagles fought back from two goals down to win. The South Americans went ahead through Spain-based Ever Banega […]

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Iwobi: Wilshere, my biggest influence

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:52:17 +0000

Arsenal youngster, Alex Iwobi, has singled out Jack Wilshere as the player who has had the biggest influence on him, although Francis Coquelin has taken up that role this campaign following the England international’s loan move to Bournemouth. Iwobi has developed into an important first-team member since making his debut in October 2015 and recently […]

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Giroud, Iwobi score as Arsenal climbs to third on EPL table

Freedom Reporter — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 20:53:35 +0000

Alex Iwobi on Sunday got the sitter for Arsenal to ensure that the Gunners defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 and move them up to third place on the English Premier League (EPL) table. Arsenal lost ground in the title race with defeats by Everton and Manchester City, and began this game in fifth place following Tottenham’s […]

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Iwobi overtakes Aghahowa in Premier League appearances

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 21:24:27 +0000

Alex Iwobi has overtaken former Super Eagles hero, Julius Aghahowa, for the number of appearances in the Premier League, as he played in Arsenal’s game against Sunderland. Aghahowa, who represented Wigan Athletic from January 2007 to June 2008, had the same number of games played in the English top flight (twenty) as Iwobi, prior to […]

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Iheanacho scores as Man City, Arsenal win

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 19:58:09 +0000

Arsenal moved up several steps on Saturday on the English Premier League table, five points adrift from leaders Manchester City, who again won their fifth successive game, thrashing AFC Bournemouth 4-0. Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho, Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Guendogan all scored for City. The visitors were completely outclassed by City players who […]

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Iwobi vows to contribute more in attack

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:10:07 +0000

Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has revealed his personal targets for the 2016/17 Premier league campaign, which includes being more creative and scoring more goals. Speaking with Arsenal Magazine, the 20-year-old highlighted the need to contribute more in attack for Arsene Wenger’s side. “I think because of the position I play, I need to get […]

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Olympics: Iwobi warns Dream Team IV against complacency

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 31 May 2016 19:31:32 +0000

Alex Iwobi has warned Nigeria U-23 against complacency when they begin their 2016 Olympics campaign in Brazil. The Dream Team VI are pooled in Group B alongside Japan, Sweden and Colombia and the Arsenal forward believes Samson Siasia’s men will triumph with hard work and commitment. “First, I would like to join the nation […]

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Iwobi shortlisted for Arsenal Player-Of-The-Month Award

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:01:21 +0000

Super Eagles attacking midfielder, Alex Iwobi, is in the running for Arsenal’s Vitality Player of the Month for April, 2016. The official website of the Gunners has revealed that the 19-year-old has been nominated for the award and will have to see off competition from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Hector Bellerin, Laurent Koscielny and […]

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Rejecting England for Nigeria difficult, says Iwobi

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:58:21 +0000

Alex Iwobi has thanked England for their attempts to persuade him to play for them over Nigeria and described his decision to turn them down as “difficult”. The 19-year-old made his Arsenal debut last October and has gone on to make 16 appearances in all competitions as well as breaking into the Nigeria squad at […]

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France Football magazine picks Iwobi for Africa Top 5 stars

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:21:56 +0000

Arsenal youngster, Alex Iwobi, has been named by France Football magazine among the top five African stars in Europe for the past week. Iwobi provided two assists as Arsenal drew 3-3 with West Ham in a thrilling London derby at the weekend. The 19-year-old Nigerian international has shone for London Gunners after he was given […]

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Iwobi pleased choosing Nigeria over England

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:06:50 +0000

Arsenal starlet, Alex Iwobi, says he has no regrets choosing Nigeria over England despite representing the latter at youth level in international competitions. The 19-year-old made his debut for Nigeria in October 2015, but England still harboured hopes of convincing the youngster to play for the Three Lions as the 2-0 win over Niger’s Mena […]

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Rio Olympics: Nigeria moves to get Euro clubs to release players

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:46:53 +0000

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has begun moves to get top European clubs to release their stars for the Rio Olympics in August. Nigeria Olympic team coach, Samson Siasia, said everything is now being done to ensure they secure the services of the country’s best players who are under 23 years of age for the […]

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Wenger: Arsenal will not block Iwobi from playing for Nigeria at Rio Olympics

Freedom Reporter — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:33:46 +0000

Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger, has revealed that the club will not block Alex Iwobi from representing Nigeria’s U23 at the 2016 Olympic Games. It would be recalled that the attacking midfielder trained with the Samson Siasia-led side a year ago and would have debuted for the team during the All-Africa Games qualifiers if not for […]

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Arsenal in contract talks with Iwobi

Freedom Reporter — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:24:47 +0000

Arsenal are in talks to extend the contract of attacker, Alex Iwobi, Manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The 19-year-old made his debut last October and has gone on to make 15 appearances in all competitions as well as breaking into the Nigeria squad at international level. Iwobi has scored in Arsenal’s last two matches against […]

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AFCON Qualifier: Mikel, Iwobi arrive Super Eagles camp

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:13:27 +0000

Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi, has arrived the team’s camp ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Pharaohs of Egypt. The match is scheduled to take place in Kaduna on March 25, to be followed by another encounter in Alexandria Egypt, on March 29. Toyin Ibitoye, Super Eagles Media […]

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