Nigeria Football Federation and Arsenal FC Extend Warm Birthday Wishes to Alex Iwobi on his 22nd Birthday

London, May 3, 2023 – Celebrations abound as Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi, turns 22 today, receiving heartfelt congratulations from both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Arsenal FC. The highly anticipated UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Atletico Madrid tonight will witness the spirited presence of the young athlete, who has been declared fit for the crucial match.

The NFF expressed their best wishes via a tweet on their official handle, stating, “Happy birthday to the very promising @alexiwobi. Keep soaring.” Meanwhile, Arsenal, in their own message on the official Twitter handle, greeted the young talent with, “Happy birthday to you, @alexiwobi, #BIG17 is 22 today.”

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 3, 1996, Iwobi has carved a significant niche in Nigerian football. His pivotal role in securing a 1-0 victory against Zambia last October stands as a testament to his prowess on the field, booking Nigeria’s place in a third consecutive World Cup finals appearance.

Acknowledging the outpouring of birthday wishes, Iwobi took to his personal Twitter account, expressing gratitude with a simple “+1 grateful.” Among the well-wishers was his childhood friend, Chuba Akpom, who shared a nostalgic message, tweeting, “These were the days we played football with rolled up socks on the block corridor, happy birthday my bro @alexiwobi,” accompanied by a heartwarming old picture of the two friends.

As the football community unites to celebrate Alex Iwobi’s 22nd birthday, anticipation and excitement fill the air for tonight’s pivotal match, where the Super Eagles forward is expected to play a crucial role in the quest for victory.