Sports

Iwobi set to sign new lucrative contract with Everton

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2022 0

Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi is set to pen a new contract with Premier League club, Everton. According to The Sun, Everton and Iwobi’s representatives have agreed on the details of the new deal. The 26-year-old is expected to sign a fresh three-and-a-half-year contract in the next coming

Sports

Iwobi scores as 10-man Everton defeat Huddersfield Town in Carabao Cup

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2021 0

Everton secured a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Huddersfield Town in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup game, with Alex Iwobi finding the net at the John Smith’s Stadium. The Premier League side came into the encounter on the back of a 2-2 draw against Leeds United, while the EFL Championship side recorded an impressive 2-1 result at Sheffield […]

Sports

Alex Iwobi: I’ve improved at Everton

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2021 0

Alex Iwobi believes working under Carlo Ancelotti has helped improve his game since leaving Arsenal, especially in the final third of the pitch, but the stats don’t seem to agree at all. “Growing up in the Arsenal system, I played numerous positions. So for me to play right wing-back, I wasn’t really lost as people […]

Football Sports

AFCON: Super Eagles looking to finish on a high – Alex Iwobi

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2019 0

Nigerian playmaker Alex Iwobi is in a bullish mood ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place match against Tunisia at Al-Salam Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles lost to a last-gasp free-kick from Riyad Mahrez last Sunday to end their hopes of taking home the continental diadem. The Arsenal forward believes the game […]

News

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alex Iwobi make Arsenal’s Europa League final squad

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2019

Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi and Egypt’s Mohamed Elneny have been in Arsenal’s 24-man squad for the Uefa Europa League final. The Gunners will square up against Chelsea on May 29 with the aim of ending their 24-year trophy drought on the European stage. Victory over their Premier League rivals in Azerbaijan will also […]

Sports

Unai Emery: I”m happy Alex Iwobi is back for Bournemouth tie

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2019 0

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has expressed relief with the return of Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi, to the Gunners fold ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth. Iwobi returned to training on Tuesday after sustaining a knock in Sunday’s game against Southampton which made Emery pull him out for Gabonese international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the

Sports

Alex Iwobi hails Unai Emery for Arsenal’s impressive form

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2018 0

Nigeria winger, Alex Iwobi, has heaped plaudits on Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, for the Gunners’ impressive form this season. Emery’s men started the season in shambolic form losing their opening two games against champions Manchester City and Chelsea. But the Gunners have witnessed a change in fortunes following the defeat to London rivals, Chelsea, recording […]

Sports

Arsenal’s Unai Emery demands more from Alex Iwobi

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has declined the chance to heap praise on Nigeria International Alex Iwobi following his excellent cameo role in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool. Iwobi was brought into the fold with just over 20 minutes left for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and provided the assist for Alexandre Lacazette‘s equalizing goal – his fifth assist […]

Sports

Alex Iwobi again earns high praise from Arsenal boss Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2018 0

Alex Iwobi has again been praised by Arsenal boss Unai Emery after the London Gunners drew 1-1 with Liverpool.Iwobi threaded the assist for Alexandre Lacazette to draw Arsenal level against Liverpool on Saturday night. Emery said the Nigeria star can do more after he again impacted on the game against Liverpool. Iwobi can impact hard […]

Sports

Iwobi permanent solution to Super Eagles lack of creativity – Christian Chukwu

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2018 0

Arsenal star Alex Iwobi could be the permanent solution to the Super Eagles lack of creativity in the midfield after he shone in the 2019 AFCON double header against Libya, according to former Nigeria coach Christian Chukwu. Iwobi was played in central midfield against Libya in the absence of captain Mikel Obi, he was influential […]

Sports

Alex Iwobi: Arsenal proving Premier League title credentials in winning run

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2018 0

Alex Iwobi thinks Arsenal are proving their title credentials after taking their winning run to nine games with a 5-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The win was Arsenal’s sixth in a row in the Premier League after opening losses to Manchester City and Chelsea. They already have three away wins in the league […]

Sports

Robert Pires: Alex Iwobi can inspire Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

Arsenal legend Robert Pires has revealed that he told Alex Iwobi that he ‘made the difference’ during his cameo role against Watford on Saturday – and is also tipping the midfielder for a bright future with the club. A 60th-minute substitute at the Emirates over the weekend, Iwobi was the catalyst for an upturn in […]

Sports

‘Alex Iwobi Close To Signing New Deal’- Arsenal Boss Unai Emery Confirms

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

Alex Iwobi is close to signing a new deal with Arsenal, head coach Unai Emery has confirmed. Iwobi, whose contract runs to 2020, made 26 appearances in the Premier League last season and scored three times for the Gunners. And the Nigeria international will soon renew his contract to commit his future to Arsenal, Emery […]

Sports

I don’t regret not playing for England – Alex Iwobi

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2018 0

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has said it has not been easy to leave England, his place of birth, to play for Nigeria. However, he appreciated Nigeria for encouraging him and not making him regret the decision. The 22-year-old featured for England’s U16, U17 and U18 sides before switching allegiance to Nigeria in 2015. Iwobi, […]

Sports

“I Can’t Sing The National Anthem Of Nigeria” – Alex Iwobi

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2018 0

Arsenal star and Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi has admitted he can’t stringe the lines of the Nigeria national anthem correctly.   Iwobi, who scored the goal that saw the Super Eagles to the Russia World Cup against Zambia made the revelation while being quizzed by Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry and Philadelphia Eagles star, Jay Ajayi. […]

Sports

Poland v Nigeria: Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Idowu, Balogun, Ekong In; Mikel, Moses, Expected In Super Eagles Camp

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2018 0

Following the arrival of eight key players, the number of Super Eagles players already in camp for Friday’s international friendly game against Poland has risen to 14, China-based captain John Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo as well as Chelsea’s Victor Moses and vice captain Ogenyi Onazi are still expected to arrive. According to the Super […]