Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina were loving up after the Super Eagles victory against Angola at the AFCON 2023.
Premier League duo Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina’s heartwarming bromance was on show again as the Super Eagles celebrated a decisive victory against Angola at AFCON 2023.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that video footage of the close friends in the mixed zone during post-match festivity made its way to social media after Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 in the quarterfinal on Friday night.
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The Super Eagles stars featured again from the start as Nigeria overcame another obstacle in the Palancas Negras en route to the AFCON 2023 semifinals.
Former Leicester City man, Ademola Lookman, was the hero again as he netted the decisive difference-maker following good work from Moses Simon in the second half.
After the match, Fulham’s playmaker, Iwobi could be seen reacting to Nigeria’s win before turning to his teammate to ask ‘Why are you staring at me?’ in the mixed zone with journalists in Cote d’Ivoire.
“It’s a great feeling,” the 27-year-old said, responding to a question about the match against Angola.
“Why are you staring at me like that? Like I am the trophy,” Iwobi added in the video posted by 54footballx
Their brotherly bond has become a highlight of Nigeria's current team, bringing joy to fans online. Iwobi and Aina's friendship underlines the strong spirit among the Super Eagles squad as they target success.
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