Sending Nigeria To World Cup Remain My Happiest Moment - Iwobi

Sending Nigeria To World Cup Remain My Happiest Moment - Iwobi

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that his happiest moment in football remained when his goal sent Nigeria to Russia 2018 World Cup.

BSN reports that the Nigeria played host Chipolopolo of Zambia in a must win encounter played at Goodswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.

In a keenly contested match, it was Iwobi that decided the game with cool finish off an assist from defender Shehu Abdullahi.

While speaking To Bible sports on Instagram interview sessions picked that match as most memorable despite scoring some vital goals for Arsenal during his at the emirate stadium.

“I’ve had a lot of happy moments in my career but for me, I will say when I scored against Zambia to send my national team to the World Cup because my parents were there.

“That’s a special moment, I almost shed a tear on the pitch.” He said.

Iwobi presently with Everton FC after he left Arsenal last summer.