‘I almost cried’ – Alex Iwobi on scoring Nigeria’s winner against Zambia

The 21-year-old relives the goal against the Chipolopolo that sent the Super Eagles to Russia 2018 and says he was close to tears after scoring

Alex Iwobi has revealed that he ‘almost cried’ after scoring Nigeria’s winner against Zambia in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying game on October 7.

The Super Eagles needed a victory against Wedson Nyirenda’s side to book their place in the Mundial and the Arsenal winger’s goal in the 73rd minute ensured the West Africans giants booked their passage with a game to spare.
And ahead of Gernot Rohr’s charges dead rubber clash against Algeria on Friday, the 21-year-old relived the feeling after the ball went in and says he was ‘proud’ to have brought so much joy to millions of Nigerians.

“When I actually scored the moment was crazy, I remember running off celebrating,” Iwobi told Arsenal website.

"I almost cried, I actually almost cried to see how the fans were reacting, to see my mum and dad in the stands; it was just an amazing feeling.

"To go to the World Cup you can see it’s not just the players’ dream, it’s the fans’ dream as well and for me to get the goal for us to go through I’m just proud to do that.

Iwobi also spoke on what it means for him to play for Nigeria after being in the England youth setup for most of his life.

“Yeah it’s basically my family, where they’re from, where I’m from it’s my homeland, so it’s always an honor to wear the green, white and green,” he added.

“I mean I’ve seen so many kids on the street when we’re like in the bus, they’re screaming “go Nigeria, go Nigeria”, so to represent them I’m just proud."


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lalasticlala mynd44

I almost cried when ayegbeni missed that goal in the world cup.

I almost did.

I almost cried because as we were shouting goal my beer was toppled








Thankfully a Goldberg fan replaced it

That goal came at the right time

Eyha

Thanks for winning super eagles the ticket

Imagine what he will do when he score against Brazil.

the only player Nigeria have according to Algerian coach

Iwobi iWobi

And against man city nko?

I cried seeing a terrorist score

Realsman405:

“Yeah it’s basically my family, where they’re from, where I’m from it’s my homeland, so it’s always an honor to wear the green, white and green,” he added.

“I mean I’ve seen so many kids on the street when we’re like in the bus, they’re screaming “go Nigeria, go Nigeria”, so to represent them I’m just proud

lalasticlala mynd44

i almost cried reading this

No one rests in his oars when the task ahead seem bigger.

cummando:
I almost cried because as we were shouting goal my beer was toppled








Thankfully a Goldberg fan replaced it

correct guy!! Crazy is in d eyes of d beer-holder!!

I almost cried when ac milan cut my ticket...

You ignite our happy mode with that goal

Immediately after he score d goal I was jst luking for my plastic orijin cover dat fell from my hand!!

I almonst cried anytime I listen to PATIENCE JONATHAN grammar

horlakunle25:
correct guy!! Crazy is in d eyes of d beer-holder!!

Ye have seen the light...I hail!

Me I even cried

I.W.O.B.I

YoungRichRuler:
I almost cried when ayegbeni missed that goal in the world cup.

I almost did.

please, don't remind us

I almost cried when. Kaita did karate

You made us proud

Tammy Abraham should read this...

Spaxon:
Iwobi iWobi

you crushing on him?

I actually cried when he scored the goal.
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His goal won me a 37k bet9ja ticket.

I shaded tears of Joy

sunshineV:
And against man city nko?

olofo ni Ee. lmao

captainlofe:
you crushing on him?

lol no sir

I almost cried when he scored and the guy with mouth odor on my row screamed "goaal!" There were tears fam

You v done well my boy!

Thanks for that golden goal

eyaaaaah