Alex Iwobi To Be Honoured For 100th Super Eagles Appearance Against Portugal

Alex Iwobi will be honoured by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ahead of Wednesday night’s international friendly against Portugal as he reaches the milestone of 100 appearances for the Super Eagles.

Naija News reports that the Fulham midfielder is set to become only the fourth Nigerian player to earn 100 caps for the three-time African champions when he features in the clash at the Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa in Leiria.

To mark the achievement, Iwobi will be presented with a commemorative plaque before the 8:45 p.m. kick-off.

The 30-year-old joins an exclusive list of Nigerian football greats who have reached a century of appearances for the national team. Former captain Joseph Yobo, ex-goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and current forward Ahmed Musa are the only other players to have achieved the feat.

Alex Iwobi’s journey with the Super Eagles began in October 2015 when he made his debut against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, he has established himself as one of the team’s most consistent performers.

In 99 appearances, the midfielder has scored 10 goals and provided eight assists, playing a key role in several major tournaments and qualification campaigns.

The landmark occasion comes during Nigeria’s high-profile friendly against Portugal, offering Iwobi the chance to celebrate a personal milestone on the international stage.