Alex Iwobi Says His Family Helped Him Overcome Difficulties at Arsenal

• Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi has explained that he faced many challenges while playing for Arsenal
• The important Super Eagles player added that it was his parents who gave him the courage to survive
• Iwobi started his career in the youth team at Arsenal before he got promoted to the main team in 2015

Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has stated emphatically that it was courage and talks from his parents that helped him overcome pressure from supporters while at Arsenal.

It was in the year 2004 that Iwobi teamed up with Arsenal when he was still in the primary school, and the Gunner almost released him twice when he was 14 and 16.

Then under former manager Arsene Wenger, Iwobi later defeated all obstacle as he went on to play for the first team winning the FA Cup.

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After 100 games for the Gunners, Iwobi eventually left the Emirates Stadium for a move to Everton where he currently plays.

According to the report on Sun, the Nigerian disclosed that it was not easy for him at Arsenal as he faced many challenges.

Statement made by Iwobi

“When I played for Arsenal, a lot of people questioned my abilities. The criticisms were just too much.

“But I had my family who stood behind me. My dad kept telling me that I am at such a big club for a reason and I should keep working hard. He was instrumental in me overcoming such harsh feedbacks.''

Iwobi has been doing well at Everton since joining them.

Iwobi hits the studio

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi was spotted showing amazing rapping skills in the studio after entering to perform with British rapper Big Shaq.

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The former Arsenal star is known everywhere as a footballer, but he has now proven that he also has other talents aside the beautiful game.

The Everton man showed impressive rapping skills while making some lyrical magic together with Shaq.

Shaq was even surprised with the performance of the Nigerian star, and he started giving him applause.

Iwobi hopped on the microphone and dropped some rap bars that impressed Shaq and the in-house producer.