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Arsene Wenger lifts the lid on how rising star chose Nigeria over England
The midfielder is seen as the new face pf Nigerian football
The nephew of legendary Nigerian captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Iwobi was not always a shoe in to play for the country of his parents with England also an alternative but his manager at Arsenal,Arsene Wenger has lifted the lid on what swung the balance in Nigeria’s favour.
“He had the potential to play for England and for Nigeria,” Wenger told Arsenal Player.
“Today he looks very happy with Nigeria. When I speak to him, he’s had very positive experiences.
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“He brings his quality to Nigeria - he’s absolutely a creative player going forward. He’s very strong in small spaces and he’s starting to score goals as well.
“For a while it was open between England and Nigeria, and England didn’t really push for Alex during that period. Nigeria were more willing to have him. I’ve seen many times that sons of parents from Nigeria want to go back to their parents’ country.”
It is not only in Nigeria that he has impressed,becoming has become an important part of Wenger’s team in a difficult season for the Gunners.
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