‘Iwobi does not deserve online attacks’ – NFF: The cyberattacks against Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi have been condemned by the Nigeria Football Federation, or NFF.
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Vibrant insults on the player are uncalled for, according to a statement from the NFF, considering his long history of devotion to serving his country.
“Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record of utmost dedication to duty and a remarkable attitude of giving his all on international duty. We cannot suddenly forget the great moments he has made on duty for Nigeria, like scoring that goal against Zambia in Uyo that qualified Nigeria for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia,” reads the statement.
“We are talking about someone who is actually the seventh most-capped Nigerian footballer in history. With 76 caps, Alex Iwobi has nothing to prove to anyone about his patriotic fervour and dedication to duty for Nigeria. Please let us show him love and not hatred.”
Iwobi played in every one of the Super Eagles’ seven games during the just finished 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Following a 2-1 loss to the hosts in the championship match, the Super Eagles concluded the competition in second place.
