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John Obi Mikel, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho make 30-man shortlist for African Player of the Year award

Iheanacho and Iwobi
Nigeria’s John Obi Mikel, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho have been shortlisted for the 2016 CAF African Player of the Year Award. Other African footballers eyeing the prize include Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, Andre Ayew of Ghana and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabon.

The award ceremony will hold on January 5, 2017 in Abuja.
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Alex Iwobi flattered by Mesut Ozil's comments

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Arsenal starlet, Alex Iwobi has described
his team mate, Mesut Ozil’s recent comment about him flattering. The winger who
has become a regular at the Emirates was compared to Edgar Davids and
Jay-Jay Okocha by the Germany international, a remark which he has found surprising
and motivating.
“Alex
reminds me of a mixture of him (Okocha) and Edgar Davids. The manager knows
exactly how good he is and I wish him all the best.” The former Real
Madrid player had said
Reacting to the comment, the 19 year-old
said “Mesut
just tells me that I’m young and need to express myself on the pitch. Obviously
I need to listen to other people’s advice as well, but he tells me to always
play with a smile on my face and enjoy the game. When I saw his comments
comparing me to Okocha and Edgar Davids I was like, ‘Wow is he serious?’ because
he never really says that much to me.

He continued. “I’m the same kid I used to be,
the same kid who used to work hard. There’s a bit of luck as well. For me to
get that chance and take it like I did, I’m just fortunate and happy to have
taken them. I guess it’s luck at the end of the day.”
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Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho make 2016 Golden Boy Award shortlist.

Nigerian Internationals, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho have become the first Nigerians to make it to the 2016 Golden Boy Award shortlist. The Golden Boy Award is dedicated to honouring the best player below the age of 21 in the European nation’s cup division.

Other names included in the list include Tottenham’s Dele Alli, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Andreas Christensen and Nathan, Leicester City’s Demarai Gray, Liverpool’s Marko Grujic and Manchester City’s Leroy Sane.

Iheanacho has made 30 appearances in the Premier League, scored 10 goals and made 4 assists. Iwobi on thr other hand has made 17 appearances, netted twice and delivered 3 assists.

Congrats and we hope one or both of you bring it home.
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Alex Iwobi suffers food poisoning in Eagles camp

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.

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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.”

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Get well soon Iwobi!
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Nigeria's Alex Iwobi promoted to Arsenal's first team.

Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi has been promoted to Arsenal’s first team. The announcement was made by coach, Arsene Wenger ahead of ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League clash with Leicester City tomorrow.

The 19 year-old who extended his contract last October will no longer feature for Arsenal’s Under-21 team and won’t be loaded out  before the end of this season. His contract at the Emirates will end in 4 years time. 

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