Austin Okocha Excited About Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi Display Against Singapore XI
Published: July 15, 2015
Ex Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha was impressed with the performance of his nephew, Alex Iwobi, in Arsenal’s 4 - 0 defeat of Singapore XI so much so that he took to social media to express his joy.
Alex Iwobi lasted 72 minutes on the Singapore National Stadium turf before making way for Jon Toral.
“Feeling head over hills watching my nephew Alex Iwobi live with Arsenal against Singapore eleven in pre- season..great stuff son,” the ex Nigeria number 10 said on Twitter.
Meanwhile, it’s teammate Chuba Akpom that will be making the back pages on Thursday morning , having bagged a hat - trick against the Asian opponents.
The England youth - teamer opened scoring on the half - hour mark before extending Arsenal’s lead in the 76th and 79th minute.
Photo Credit : Twitter.com
Alex Iwobi lasted 72 minutes on the Singapore National Stadium turf before making way for Jon Toral.
“Feeling head over hills watching my nephew Alex Iwobi live with Arsenal against Singapore eleven in pre- season..great stuff son,” the ex Nigeria number 10 said on Twitter.
Meanwhile, it’s teammate Chuba Akpom that will be making the back pages on Thursday morning , having bagged a hat - trick against the Asian opponents.
The England youth - teamer opened scoring on the half - hour mark before extending Arsenal’s lead in the 76th and 79th minute.
Photo Credit : Twitter.com
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