By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Alex Iwobi has set his sights on making a landmark 90th appearance for the Super Eagles against Gabon, Prompt News reports.
Iwobi is expected to feature in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Panthers tonight.
The semi-final fixture will hold at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat.
The 29-year-old represented England at youth level before making himself available to play for the Super Eagles.
Iwobi then make his first appearance for Nigeria in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Democratic Republic of Congo in 2015.
The former Arsenal player then went on to establish himself as one of the key players in the Super Eagles.
The versatile midfielder was named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and featured in all three games as the Super Eagles were knocked out in the group stage.
Iwobi made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in Egypt 2019, where the Super Eagles finished in third position.
He also played all seven games as Nigeria emerged runners-up at the AFCON 2023 finals in Cote d’Ivoire.
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