2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Adebayo, Awaziem, Moffi return, Musa out

.As Chelle releases 31-man provisional list

.Ekong, Boniface, Osimhen make squad, Harcourt gets debut call up

.Camp opens in Uyo on Sept 1

By Taofeek Babalola

Adeleye Adebayo, Chidozie Awaziem and Terem Moffi were recalled to the Super Eagles squad while Ahmed Musa was left out as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle released a 31-man provisional list ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

Bollywood star slammed for calling Alex Iwobi a 'gorilla'

By Akanni Olawale  

Arsenal fan and Bollywood star Esha Gupta has been slammed online after sharing racist remarks aimed at Alex Iwobi on Instagram, describing the Nigerian as a 'gorilla'.

2018 World Cup: Iwobi thanks Nigerian fans for ‘crazy’ atmosphere

Alex Iwobi has thanked the Nigerian fans who witnessed his winning goal for his country on Saturday night. Iwobi came on in the 66th minute for Nigeria against Zambia when the score was still 0-0. Within seven minutes, the 21-year-old has not only scored his second goal for his national team, he’d won the match and made the Super Eagles the first African team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Iwobi will fight for Arsenal future, says Okocha

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has said that Alex Iwobi will fight on at Arsenal even if Arsene Wenger does not continue as manager.

Iwobi reveals amazing passion of Nigerian Arsenal supporters

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has revealed that he is amazed by the level of support Arsenal have in Nigeria, saying that supporters shouted his team’s name rather than his in an international match. Arsenal have long had a strong following in Africa’s most populous country, with the success enjoyed by Nigerian great Nwankwo Kanu in north London between 1999 and 2004 at least partially explaining the Gunners’ popularity.

Iwobi 'rejected West Ham United for Arsenal'

Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi has revealed that he turned down the chance to join West Ham United before signing for the Gunners in 2004. The 20-year-old made 21 appearances for Arsene Wenger's side last season and has also been a regular for the London club in the early stages of the 2016-17 campaign.

Wenger keen to reward Iwobi with new deal

Super Eagles striker Alex Iwobi and Hector Bellerin are set to be handed new contracts, according to reports. The young Arsenal pair have impressed Arsene Wenger during his side’s strong start to the season and he is eager to reward them with new deals, Goal claim.

Iheanacho, Iwobi Shortlisted for Golden Boy Award

Three Nigerians have been included by the organisers of the prestigious Golden Boy award, which is given to the best player under the age of 21 in Europe.

Iwobi disappointed to miss Olympics with Nigeria

Alex Iwobi wishes Arsenal would have let him play at the Olympics with Nigeria, but realises that going to Rio may also have hampered his progress with the Gunners. Iwobi, 20, was blocked from joining the Nigeria squad for the Rio de Janeiro Games in August as it would have ruled him out of the start of the Premier League season, a decision that Iwobi accepted.

RIO OLYMPICS: Mikel, Iheanacho, Iwobi in Nigeria provisional squad

Head Coach of Nigeria’s U23 Men football team, Samson Siasia has listed the EPL trio of Mikel Obi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi in the 35-man provisional list published, Friday by the Nigeria Football Federation. Siasia’s list is a make up of several players with Senior team experience with the Eagles and the 35 will train in the USA before a final list of 18 is drawn up just before the trip to Brazil.

Iwobi wants to outshine Okocha

Nigerian teenager Alex Iwobi aspires to be greater than his famous uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha, after an impressive start to his career with Arsenal.

The 19-year-old forward has caught the eye after being handed his first-team debut by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger this season, going on to make 16 appearances in all competitions.