Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Gives Nigerian Musician Buju a Special Gift as They Both Hangout

• Alex Iwobi was captured the moment he handed his signed shirt to Nigerian music rave of the moment Buju TYE
• The Everton of England midfielder was recently in Nigeria for the World Cup qualifying fixture against Cape Verde
• Buju whose real name is Daniel Benson, flaunted the shirt to the cameras expressing delight having received the gift

Days after helping Nigeria to the World Cup playoffs, the Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has handed music star Buju a signed Everton jersey.

The former Arsenal player took to his Instagram to show-off the moment he handed a signed shirt to Buju TYE whose real name is Daniel Benson.

Yellow Danfo are reporting that it seemed the music artiste met with the footballer in his hotel room when he was in the country for the World Cup qualifying match against Cape Verde.

The Super Eagles managed a 1-1 draw with the Blue Sharks at the Teslim Balogun Stadium; meaning Nigeria are through to the final round of the qualifying series slated for March next year.

Super Eagles Coach Rohr Makes Stunning Statement About Osimhen Days to AFCON in Cameroon

Football

From the series of photos shared from their meeting by Alex Iwobi, who has never hidden his love for music, especially the Afrobeat sounds, it is clear that the meet was in Lagos, the platform said.

Buju who broke into the Nigerian music scene with his collaboration with Grammy award-winning Afrobeat superstar, Burna Boy with the single titled ‘L’enu’ remix, is clearly one of Alex Iwo’s favourite singers.

Iwobi lavishes praises on Rafa Benitez

Meanwhile, Iwobi showered praises on Everton manager Rafa Benitez for his improved form in the English topflight this season.

Iwobi has shown class at the start of the season scoring a goal and assisting one for Everton in the Premier League during this campaign.

The former Arsenal sensation has impressed under Benitez who replaced Carlo Ancelotti back in June, and has played in all their matches this season.

He referenced the manager’s training session which has been impactful for his form in recent times.

Anxiety at Emirates Stadium As Arsenal Strip African Star of Captaincy After Latest Disciplinary Breach

Football

Pressure mount on Rohr to resign

Legit.ng earlier reported that there are reports that Gernot Rohr is under pressure to resign as coach of the Super Eagles as Nigerians have lost confidence on the Franco-German tactician.

Strong indication have it that the Nigeria Football Federation hierarchy wants Rohr to resign his appointment after over five years on the job.

Rohr has been informed that he has lost the confidence of the players, media, fans and the entire Nigerians and the best option for him is to leave.