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Alex Iwobi claims he disguised himself to play football during Everton struggles
By Ola Dare
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has disclosed that he would mask himself to play football with friends when struggling for game time at Everton.
The former Arsenal man endured some tough times at Goodison Park, with spells when minutes were in short supply and it appeared as though he may have to move on, leading the 26-year-old playmaker to take drastic action.
Iwobi has told iNews: “I probably shouldn’t be saying this but I would play football with my friends, especially when I wasn’t in the team.
“Little games, maybe twice a week, just to enjoy it. I never lost my love for football, even though I saw all the negativity. We played at a place in Manchester. I always wore a hat and snood, otherwise, people would have recognised me.
“There were about 16 of us. At first, I knew about five people, but once I went regularly, I got to know everyone. It was good fun.”
He is looking to earn an extension to his contract on Merseyside which is due to expire in 2024.
“I want to win as many things as I can with this club. That is why I came here, the club was very ambitious and it still is. I’d like to stay.”
Iwobi is expected to be in action when the Toffees, who sit 12th in the English top-flight table as things stand, will be back in Premier League action on Saturday when playing host to Leicester City.
