“He’s got something special” – Nigerian legend Austin Okocha showers praise on Super Eagles star

Accolades proceed to stream within the path of the Nigeria worldwide midfielder following an excellent begin to the marketing campaign

Tremendous Eagles legend Austin Okocha has voiced his admiration for the improved performances of Alex Iwobi for Everton this season.

Alex Iwobi struggled for greater than two years at Goodison Park, with the Nigerian failing to impress completely different managers and followers since becoming a member of from Arsenal in 2019.

However the arrival of Frank Lampard has introduced one of the best out of the Tremendous Eagles midfielder.

Iwobi is steadily changing into a Goodison Park favorite and is among the first names on supervisor Frank Lampard’s workforce sheet today.

1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner Austin Okocha is Iwobi’s uncle and mentor.

And whereas there was by no means a doubt concerning the youthful Nigerian’s high quality, Okocha is delighted that his nephew is getting to point out his value persistently within the Premier League.

“It’s nice to see him enjoying to his potential,” Okocha informed Everton Dwell.

“All of us knew that he’s obtained one thing particular, but it surely’s taken him a short time to cool down and I additionally assume enjoying below an important supervisor, who actually needs to enhance his recreation and has been enjoying him in his proper place has made a giant distinction.

“Alex is right down to earth. You’ll be able to’t anticipate a participant to offer any greater than he does. Whether or not it’s going properly for him or not, you may assure he’ll put sweat on his jersey, and that’s what you need from a participant – to offer 100 per cent at any given time. That, for me, is the minimal requirement for a participant and Alex offers that each time.

“I’ve all the time mentioned to him that he might be too sincere! However [playing in different positions] reveals he’s keen to sacrifice for the workforce, even when that impacts his private objectives and performances.

“I’m glad to see him enjoying commonly in his pure place, the place he can get on the ball and make issues occur.
“I believe Everton are having fun with one of the best of Alex now and we’re all delighted that he’s enjoying properly.”

Okocha will not be the one one impressed with Iwobi’s resurgence.

Former Manchester United hero Rio Ferdinand has additionally showered praises on the Nigerian after he scored a shocking roller towards the Purple Devils on the weekend.