Arsenal U21 captain, Alex Iwobi has finally dumped England and will play for Nigeria.
Iwobi arrived Dream Team VI training ground in Abuja this morning in company of his dad and manager Emeka Obasi.
According to curled report, the 18-year-old – who is Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha’s nephew is excited to play for Nigeria under coach, Samson Siasia.
Iwobi, who captain’s Arsenal’s Under 21 side, is highly rated at the Emirates Stadium and has already signed professional terms.
The teenager, who was born in Lagos, has represented England at Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18 level but Nigeria want to snatch the forward from under the FA’s noses.
Iwobi is close to making his first-team breakthrough at the Emirates Stadium. He featured on the bench for Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Galatasaray in December.
The youngster, who can play on either wing, scored eight times in 35 appearances for Arsenal’s various youth sides last season.
Iwobi arrived Dream Team VI training ground in Abuja this morning in company of his dad and manager Emeka Obasi.
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Iwobi, who captain’s Arsenal’s Under 21 side, is highly rated at the Emirates Stadium and has already signed professional terms.
The teenager, who was born in Lagos, has represented England at Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18 level but Nigeria want to snatch the forward from under the FA’s noses.
Iwobi is close to making his first-team breakthrough at the Emirates Stadium. He featured on the bench for Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Galatasaray in December.
The youngster, who can play on either wing, scored eight times in 35 appearances for Arsenal’s various youth sides last season.
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