Iwobi Beaten To Arsenal Goal Of The Month Award By Egypt Star Elneny

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi came fifth in the Arsenal Goal of the Month poll for March.

The 19-year-old was among eight players in the first - team in the running for the award but lost out to Pharaohs midfield Elneny when the result of the voting was announced by the official website of the Gunners on Tuesday.

Alex Iwobi’s strike against Everton on March 19 earned four percent of the votes in the official Club poll.

Aaron Ramsey finished second for his strike against Tottenham Hotspur, while Joel Campbell and Welbeck also made it to the top four.

Hale End Academy product, Iwobi, is currently on international duty with the Super Eagles, and could be in action tonight against Egypt in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Alexandria.

Igho Kingsley