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Nigerian forward named among Africa’s top players in Europe

Alex Iwobi in action for Arsenal
Alex Iwobi in action for Arsenal
France Football Magazine has name Iwobi among Africa's top five players in Europe in the last one week.
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After breaking into the

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The 19-year-old was this promoted to Arsenal’s first team and also played for Nigeria in their 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.

In another feat for the 19 year-old, France Football Magazine has name him among Africa's top five players in Europe in the last one week.

The other top African stars in the list are Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Cedric Bakambu from DR Congo, Salomon Kalou of Cote d’Ivoire and Algeria’s Hicham Belkaroui.

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Since returning from the international break-during which he represented Jigeria-Iwobi has started in Arsenal’s two games.

He scored and assisted in their 4-0 win over Watford and impressed in their 3-3 at West Ham.

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