Oshoala hails Iwobi's driving impact for Super Eagles

Oshoala hails Iwobi's driving impact for Super Eagles

Super Falcons star striker, Asisat Oshoala has heaps praises on Alex Iwobi, crediting him for the Super Eagles' resurgence in form.
In a Facebook message she posted Monday night, few minutes after the Super Eagles 4-0 victory over Mozambique, Oshoala said Iwobi has now carved a different path for himself order than being seen as Jay Jay Okocha prodigy.
"Since he made his debut for Nigeria in 2015, Iwobi has played under the weight of comparisons with his uncle, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha. "His performances have always been viewed through the lens of what Okocha did for the Super Eagles.

"No matter what he does, Iwobi’s performances have never been enough for many Nigerians, who hold him to the same standards they set for his uncle.

Oshoala added however that the Fulham midfielder has become a man of himself.

"At AFCON 2025, Iwobi finally stepped out of his uncle’s shadow and shut his critics up permanently. He has been one of Nigeria’s best players in this tournament, showing that again in the win over Mozambique.
"While he was not credited with an assist, the Fulham star was involved in Nigeria’s first two goals and was also the foundation of every one of the team’s attacks in the final third.
"His brilliant through ball set up Akor Adams, who then squared it for Lookman for the team’s opening goal. Iwobi repeated the same feat for Nigeria’s second goal, releasing Lookman with another superb pass before the Atalanta man’s cross set up Osimhen for the second.

"It was an all-round performance from the former Arsenal man, showing once again why he should be more appreciated," Oshoala, nicknamed Agbaballer, said.