Whenever a legend and a football wizard-like Jay Jay Okocha gives you a compliment, you should be thankful, as it usually means you did something good, even when Okocha is your maternal uncle. Alex Iwobi started this season very well in Everton and even got his first goal of the season against Manchester United. His wonderful volley was unfortunately not eought for the win, as the Toffies end up losing 2-1, but his cousin and once Nigerian Footballer of the Year seven times was full of praise of the former Arsenal youngster. Big Sam couldn’t turn water into wine, but he did the next best thing – he signed Okocha„It’s great to see him playing to his potential. We all knew that he’s got something special, but it’s taken him a little while to settle down and I also think playing under a great manager, who really wants to improve his game and has been playing him in his right position has made a big difference. Alex is down to earth. You can’t expect a player to give any more than he does. Whether it’s going well for him or not, you can guarantee he’ll put sweat on his jersey and that’s what you want from a player _ to give 100 percent at any given time. That, for me, is the minimum requirement for a player and Alex gives that every time. I’ve always said to him that he can be too honest! But playing in different positions shows he is willing to sacrifice for the team, even if that affects his personal goals and performances. I’m glad to see him playing regularly in his natural position, where he can get on the ball and make things happen. I think Everton are enjoying the best of Alex now and we’re all delighted that he’s playing well” Okocha told Everton Live.##NAJAVA_MECA_6716620##Iwobi’s good form can also do good for the Nigerian national team, and even though they won’t be competing at the World Cup, Okocha is excited about the player’s future with the Super Eagles. Future games will be very important for Iwobi, as he didn’t have such a good history with the Nigerian squad. Iwobi started as a youth international for England but declared for Nigeria in 2015. He made his senior debut for the Super Eagles on 8 October, in a 2–0 friendly defeat to DR Congo, and was a member of the World Cup squad in Russia, who got knocked out after a group stage. Iwobi was also participating in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, where he got a red card five minutes after coming on as a substitute in the knockout stage match against Tunisia, a match Nigeria lost 0-1.Jay-Jay was the first to light the torch that shines today in Paris upon Messi’s arrival„Definitely he has a big future for Nigeria. He has taken on the baton and he’s running with it! Unfortunately, we’re not going to be at the World Cup but Alex has made a great impact and he’s improved the team. We love him playing for the Super Eagles. The future looks bright because of players like him now, bringing back their experiences from Europe home to Nigeria. That is what we want. We have to thank Everton for Alex’s development. I think all his improvement and all his good work here, we are benefiting from as Nigerians. I would say thank you to Everton” said Okocha.
