Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi who arrived Nigeria three days ago for the African Nations Cup qualifier against Egypt has been forced out of training after suffering from food poisoning. He reportedly fell ill after eating salad with the rest of the squad at the training base in Abuja.

Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia who confirmed the news said the 19 year-old is currently hospitalized.  

“He suffered from food poisoning and so was not part of the training. His condition is stable.”

Get well soon Iwobi!