Alex Iwobi says Super Eagles players occasionally have to book their own flights whenever they are called to represent Nigeria.
Iwobi gave the sordid account of his experiences playing for the Eagles in a chat with Adebayo Akinfenwa on the ‘Beast Mode On’ podcast.
The 30-year-old has made 100 caps for Nigeria since 2015. He had represented England across multiple youth levels before switching to Nigeria at age 19.
The Fulham midfielder opened up about his early days with the team, revealing logistical and well-being arrangements by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Iwobi revealed that he was inching toward playing for the English senior national team when Nigeria’s call-up came and he was advised to give his country of birth a try.
“I spoke to my dad and my uncle, and they said ‘at least give Nigeria a try, and if I don’t like it,
