Victor Osimhen Headlines Alex Iwobi’s Ultimate Nigeria Starting XI

• Fulham star Alex Iwobi has been ever-present in the Nigerian squad since his debut in 2015 under Sunday Oliseh
• The former Arsenal star has played alongside some of Nigeria's best players, including Victor Osimhen and Joh Obi Mikel
• The 28-year-old ex-Everton star was asked to name his ultimate Nigeria starting XI of players he shared the pitch with

Alex Iwobi has made over 70 appearances for the Nigeria national team since making his debut in 2015.

Since then, the Fulham midfielder has shared the pitch with some of Nigeria's best-ever players.

He was recently asked to name a starting eleven of the best Nigerian players he's played alongside.

At 28, the former Arsenal star has become a key member of the squad and was ever-present as the Super Eagles reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, per BBC.

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In an interview with Victor Modo, Iwobi named former Wolves star, Carl Ikeme, as his starting goalkeeper ahead of Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye. He used a 4-3-3 formation.

He included William Troost-Ekong and Efe Ambrose as his central defenders in defence. Ola Aina and Elderson Echiejile were his full-backs.

Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, former Lazio star Ogenyi Onazi, and Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi formed his midfield three.

Up front, reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen will lead the line and will be supported by Victor Moses and Ademola Lookman.

Iwobi on why he snubbed England

Sports Brief earlier reported on Iwobi opening up on why he snubbed England despite playing for their youth teams.

The former Everton star said he felt more at home in Nigeria but thanked England for giving him an opportunity in football.

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Iwobi breaks Mikel’s PL record

Sports Brief also previously reported that Iwobi became the Nigerian with the most minutes in the Premier League.

The Fulham star surpassed a longstanding record held by former Nigerian international John Obi Mikel.

Mikel played 10 seasons in the Premier League and won two league titles with the Blues. Meanwhile, Iwobi has played nine seasons in the English top flight.