Super Eagles: Alex Iwobi set for historic 100th appearance

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Super Eagles: Alex Iwobi set for historic 100th appearance

Alex Iwobi will make his 100th appearance for Nigeria in a friendly against Portugal on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Fulham playmaker has 99 caps and will join Ahmed Musa, Joseph Yobo, and Vincent Enyeama in the Super Eagles centurion club. He made his debut in 2015 against DR Congo, having previously represented England at youth level.

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