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Nigerians Are Loud, You Can Smell Us From Miles Away – Super Eagles Star, Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi, the Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder, has revealed what he loves about being a Nigerian.

The former Arsenal star said Nigerians have unique mannerisms which make them stand out.

He added that Nigerians are “so loud,” especially the Yorubas.

Iwobi stated this in a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, London, United Kingdom.

The host asked, “What do you love about Nigerians and being Nigerian?”

Iwobi replied, “You can smell a Nigerian from a mile away. Our mannerisms are so Nigerian, especially Yoruba people. Yoruba people are so loud.

“My favourite thing about the country is that everyone is so welcoming, rich in hospitality and it’s like one big family. Everyone who is doing well tries to give back to their communities. Every footballer that I am with always try to give back to where they come from. That’s an amazing thing.

“The first thing I do whenever I land in Nigeria and I’m in my hotel room, I order pounded yam and egusi.”

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Iwobi Replies To AFCON Criticism On Instagram

After leaving Instagram owing to abuse, Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi has returned.

Remember that Iwobi removed every post he had made after receiving negative feedback on his performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

The 27-year-old received taunts from supporters after the Super Eagles lost to the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 in the championship game.

However, the Nigeria Football Federation, Sports Ministry, and the Fulham star offered their backing.

Iwobi has now posted a video to Instagram that shows off his recent activities for his fans and followers.

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Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi are named to the Premier League Team of the Week.

Following matchday 26, two Super Eagles players—Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi—were named to the Premier League squad of the week.

Recall that after assisting the Super Eagles of Nigeria in making it to the tournament’s final, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey named 2023 AFCON stars.

At Old Trafford, Fulham shocked Manchester United with a 2-1 victory.

In the Premier League match, Harry Maguire scored the equalizer after Bassey had opened the scoring. Iwobi scored the game’s winning goal in the final minute, giving Fulham a 2-1 victory.

They were named in Whoscored.com’s Premier League Team of the Week together with Phil Foden of Manchester City, Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno, and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka as a result of their performance.

Calvin Bassey was also included in BBC football analyst Garth Crooks’ squad of the week following the Nigerian international’s superb performance against Manchester United.

Among Crooks were one player each from West Ham United, Crystal Palace, and Fulham. Each of Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa sent two players to the team.

The commentator stated, “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,” as an explanation of why he included Bassey in his team of the week.

“The goal by Nigerian international Bassey was a fitting cap to an outstanding individual display.”

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Wizkid Showed Me Love When I Was Nobody – Alex Iwobi Reveals

Alex Iwobi, the Fulham midfielder, has said popular singer, Wizkid showed him “love” when he was still scratching the surface of his career.

The former Arsenal star said Wizkid was “nice” to him when they first met “even though he didn’t know who I was at the time.”

Speaking in a recent interview with Oma Sports TV, Iwobi said Wizkid’s concert at Tottenham stadium earlier this year “is my favourite Nigerian show, I really enjoyed myself.”

He described Wizkid as a “nice and very humble guy.”

The Super Eagles midfield maestro said, “Wizkid’s show at Tottenham stadium is my favorite Nigerian show, I really enjoyed myself. I didn’t get to meet him that day. But I’ve met him previous times and he’s a very nice and very humble guy.

“The first time I met him, he showed me love when he first met me even though he didn’t know who I was at the time. I’ve seen him in stores and even in the club as well, and he has always showed me so much love. He is someone that I really respect.”