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AFCON 2025: Alex Iwobi equals Austin Okocha and Mikel Obi’s line breaking passes record

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has surpassed all other players at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in terms of line-breaking passes, as reported by the statisticians at Opta.
Iwobi has achieved a total of 36 line-breaking passes during the knockout stages of Afcon 2025, marking the highest number recorded by any player at this stage of the tournament.
His tally breakdown reveals 22 line-breaking passes made in Nigeria’s Round of 16 match against Mozambique, along with an additional 14 in the quarter-final match against Algeria.
The Fulham midfielder played a crucial role in Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Mozambique, where his midfield passing significantly aided the team in advancing the ball through central areas.
His contributions to advancing play were key as the Super Eagles progressed to the quarter-final stage.
Earlier in the tournament, Iwobi also provided two assists during Nigeria’s opening group-stage victory over Tanzania.
In the match against Algeria, the Hale End Academy graduate achieved a memorable milestone, equaling a Nigerian record that is jointly held by former Afcon champions Austin Okocha, Muda Lawal, and John Obi Mikel.
Among Nigerian midfielders in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, Iwobi, Okocha, Mikel, and Lawal share the record for the most appearances, each having played 22 matches.
Iwobi is on the verge of claiming the record outright in just a few days, as his Afcon appearances will increase to 23 across four tournaments if he plays in Nigeria’s semifinal match against Morocco’s Atlas Lions.
Iwobi participated in seven matches each at Afcon 2019 and Afcon 2023, and four matches each at Afcon 2021 and Afcon 2025.






