Arsenal wizkid appears to ensure that the year is remembered for him and not his Man City compatriot.
After waiting years for a sensational Nigerian
starlet to break onto the scene, two have come
along at once.
Following his superb intervention against
Everton, it looks as though Alex Iwobi could be
set to steal the limelight from Kelechi Iheanacho
as Nigeria 's breakout star of the season.
It's been an incredible week for Iwobi, who has
been on the fringes of the Arsenal for much of
the campaign, but has truly made his mark in
the last week.
He was handed an unexpected start against
Barcelona in the Champions League—profiting
from Arsene Wenger's disappearing faith in Theo
Walcott—and dazzled for the best part of an
hour before being withdrawn as fatigue took its
toll.
The Gunners were praised post-match for being
one of the most impressive sides to tackle
Barca at the Camp Nou this season, and Iwobi,
with his sharp movement, boldness in the
dribble and technique, was a big part of this.
Arsenal, perhaps buoyed by their midweek
showing, albeit in defeat - in the Champions
League, were a side transformed against Everton
on Saturday. Gone was the meekness and
timidity of the FA Cup quarter-final defeat by
Watford, and Wenger's chosen XI were bold and
menacing, with each of his superstars
demonstrating the kind of invention and
creativity that prompted Wenger to bring him to
the club in the first place.
Iwobi shone amongst his talented peers, and
once again the superb composure he
demonstrated against Barca was evident as the
Toffees were outclassed.
Iwobi vs. Everton
The 19-year-old added the Gunners' second in
the 42nd minute when he met Hector Bellerin's
fine cut.
At that point, it was hard to believe that Jay-
Jay Okocha's nephew had—before that moment
—played just 40 minutes over five brief cameos
in the Premier League.
The mantle is now handed over to Kelechi
Iheanacho, who will surely have some part to
play in the Manchester Derby on Sunday as City
host rivals United in a battle for the top four in EPL. The Sky Blues wonderkid—19, like Iwobi—is a
household name in the EPL compared to his
compatriot, having already played for 414
minutes in the division this term.
It's been an incredible year for Iheanacho, who
has evolved from being an eye-catching
sideshow during City's pre-season to making 20
appearances in the Premier League, scoring
three goals and contributing one assist.
Perhaps it's been a disappointing campaign for
the Citizens—even if they've broken new ground
in the Champions League—but Iheanacho has
been a ray of light.
He's also made his Super Eagles debut, and
looks set to lead the line for the national side
for over a decade to come.
However, the forward—who has four in three in
the FA Cup, and also broke his duck on his
Champions League debut—hasn't done too
much that's been quite as eye-catching as
Iwobi's contribution against Everton on
Saturday!
On a broader note, and seeking to move away
from the near endless need for comparisons and
counter-comparisons that flood the football
fan's psyche, just how excited should Nigeria
fans be about a future with these two starlets at
the helm?
The prospect of both Iwobi and Iheanacho
featuring together for the Super Eagles—and
both are already capped—is a mesmerising one
that should have every fan of the national side
looking ahead to a thrilling future.
While neither has yet to truly demonstrate that
he can be an elite leading man—Iwobi's finest
moments have come on the flanks, while
Iheanacho's intelligence may see him best
employed just off a leading man such as Odion
Ighalo—the pair have, individually, the capacity
to transform Nigeria's attack.
Together, they could be devastating.
What could Nigeria have done with Iwobi on the
left against France in the 2014 World Cup, by
which point, Stephen Keshi had attempted to
use a number of players to fill the role?
The prospect of some combination of Iwobi,
Iheanacho, Ighalo, as well as Victor Moses and
Ahmed Musa leading the line for the Super
Eagles is delicious, and that's without beginning
to discuss the various forwards who find
themselves in and around the squad today or
the vast reservoirs of youth talent just waiting
to make their mark on the senior side.

Simple answer==YES

which kine nonsense comparison is this biko? are they on the same level? why make this kind of comparison? This is not good for the development of our football and for Iwobi most especially..

Just a lone goal and he's better than Iheanacho? Come on!

Verbalist:
Just a lone goal and he's better than Iheanacho? Come on!

It is a plus to have these two guys around,they are young and promising but comparing them is uncall for,may be op is an arsenal fan.Sometimes club fans talk thrash to support their own.

Kog45:
It is a plus to have these two guys around,they are young and promising but comparing them is uncall for,may be op is an arsenal fan.Sometimes club fans talk thrash to support their own.

Having the two of them around definitely adds depth to our striking options.

Things get juicier when you add Ighalo to the mix.


The future sure looks promising for the Super Eagles

Nope Nacho is still ahead and this is coming from an Arsenal fan.

Alex is a player in his own class that grew through Arsenal's youth team at age 7 into the first team which is highly commendable
On the other hand Nacho is a player that grew through a local youth team, broke into limelight in the U17 world cup emerging as the highest goal scorer.
I think Alex has better prospect than Nacho cuz of the experience he has acquired in Arsenal youth team where at age 7 he signed a contract with the team. Furthermore he has been exposed to better training and playing times compared to Nacho.
On a lighter mood, Alexs' age is authentic but I doubt Nacho's

Verbalist:
Just a lone goal and he's better than Iheanacho? Come on!

Don't mind them.

Iheanacho is better than Iwobi currently and on current form i dont see how Iwobi is better than Isaac success or Sodiq Umar who have done well for their respective clubs
Maybe because he plays for a premiership club that has vast followership in Nigeria
That's why he is being hyped to high heavens
By the way Wenger is rumoured to be after Sodiq Umar.

leonbob:
Alex is a player in his own class that grew through Arsenal's youth team at age 7 into the first team which is highly commendable
On the other hand Nacho is a player that grew through a local youth team, broke into limelight in the U17 world cup emerging as the highest goal scorer.
I think Alex has better prospect than Nacho cuz of the experience he has acquired in Arsenal youth team where at age 7 he signed a contract with the team. Furthermore he has been exposed to better training and playing times compared to Nacho.
On a lighter mood, Alexs' age is authentic but I doubt Nacho's

U wrote nonsense here..u guys better leave the young stars alone.what is ur business abt Nachos age or not...

ijebu2020:


U wrote nonsense here..u guys better leave the young stars alone.what is ur business abt Nachos age or not...

Face the truth bro, you cannot trust our 9ja boys with their age declaration

nickxtra:
Arsenal wizkid appears to ensure that the year is remembered for him and not his Man City compatriot.
After waiting years for a sensational Nigerian
starlet to break onto the scene, two have come
along at once.
Following his superb intervention against
Everton, it looks as though Alex Iwobi could be
set to steal the limelight from Kelechi Iheanacho
as Nigeria 's breakout star of the season.
It's been an incredible week for Iwobi, who has
been on the fringes of the Arsenal for much of
the campaign, but has truly made his mark in
the last week.
He was handed an unexpected start against
Barcelona in the Champions League—profiting
from Arsene Wenger's disappearing faith in Theo
Walcott—and dazzled for the best part of an
hour before being withdrawn as fatigue took its
toll.
The Gunners were praised post-match for being
one of the most impressive sides to tackle
Barca at the Camp Nou this season, and Iwobi,
with his sharp movement, boldness in the
dribble and technique, was a big part of this.
Arsenal, perhaps buoyed by their midweek
showing, albeit in defeat - in the Champions
League, were a side transformed against Everton
on Saturday. Gone was the meekness and
timidity of the FA Cup quarter-final defeat by
Watford, and Wenger's chosen XI were bold and
menacing, with each of his superstars
demonstrating the kind of invention and
creativity that prompted Wenger to bring him to
the club in the first place.
Iwobi shone amongst his talented peers, and
once again the superb composure he
demonstrated against Barca was evident as the
Toffees were outclassed.
Iwobi vs. Everton
The 19-year-old added the Gunners' second in
the 42nd minute when he met Hector Bellerin's
fine cut.
At that point, it was hard to believe that Jay-
Jay Okocha's nephew had—before that moment
—played just 40 minutes over five brief cameos
in the Premier League.
The mantle is now handed over to Kelechi
Iheanacho, who will surely have some part to
play in the Manchester Derby on Sunday as City
host rivals United in a battle for the top four in EPL. The Sky Blues wonderkid—19, like Iwobi—is a
household name in the EPL compared to his
compatriot, having already played for 414
minutes in the division this term.
It's been an incredible year for Iheanacho, who
has evolved from being an eye-catching
sideshow during City's pre-season to making 20
appearances in the Premier League, scoring
three goals and contributing one assist.
Perhaps it's been a disappointing campaign for
the Citizens—even if they've broken new ground
in the Champions League—but Iheanacho has
been a ray of light.
He's also made his Super Eagles debut, and
looks set to lead the line for the national side
for over a decade to come.
However, the forward—who has four in three in
the FA Cup, and also broke his duck on his
Champions League debut—hasn't done too
much that's been quite as eye-catching as
Iwobi's contribution against Everton on
Saturday!
On a broader note, and seeking to move away
from the near endless need for comparisons and
counter-comparisons that flood the football
fan's psyche, just how excited should Nigeria
fans be about a future with these two starlets at
the helm?
The prospect of both Iwobi and Iheanacho
featuring together for the Super Eagles—and
both are already capped—is a mesmerising one
that should have every fan of the national side
looking ahead to a thrilling future.
While neither has yet to truly demonstrate that
he can be an elite leading man—Iwobi's finest
moments have come on the flanks, while
Iheanacho's intelligence may see him best
employed just off a leading man such as Odion
Ighalo—the pair have, individually, the capacity
to transform Nigeria's attack.
Together, they could be devastating.
What could Nigeria have done with Iwobi on the
left against France in the 2014 World Cup, by
which point, Stephen Keshi had attempted to
use a number of players to fill the role?
The prospect of some combination of Iwobi,
Iheanacho, Ighalo, as well as Victor Moses and
Ahmed Musa leading the line for the Super
Eagles is delicious, and that's without beginning
to discuss the various forwards who find
themselves in and around the squad today or
the vast reservoirs of youth talent just waiting
to make their mark on the senior side.

I so much hate arsenal fans. just a goal he already better than iheanacho.

na so dem hype Walcott dat years



we go soon hear say him better pass rashford. who scored5 goals in 8 appearances.
who him senior

leonbob:
Alex is a player in his own class that grew through Arsenal's youth team at age 7 into the first team which is highly commendable
On the other hand Nacho is a player that grew through a local youth team, broke into limelight in the U17 world cup emerging as the highest goal scorer.
I think Alex has better prospect than Nacho cuz of the experience he has acquired in Arsenal youth team where at age 7 he signed a contract with the team. Furthermore he has been exposed to better training and playing times compared to Nacho.
On a lighter mood, Alexs' age is authentic but I doubt Nacho's

disgraceful comment by a biased arsenal fan. if iwobi 've better prospect by being at arsenal since7 he dey f up big time. how can a local boy outshine u back to back