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Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has spoken in glowing terms about Nigerian cuisines egusi soup and pounded yam.
Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that one of the first things he does, whenever he returns to Nigeria is to order the traditional dish of Egusi and Pounded Yam.
Iwobi, who was born in Nigeria but moved to England as a child, has been a vocal advocate for Nigerian culture and cuisine.
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Iwobi on Nigerian food
In a recent interview, the 27-year-old expressed his love for the popular West African dish, describing it as a "game changer".
"Whenever I land in Nigeria, the first thing I do is order for Egusi and Pounded Yam," Iwobi said in the video.
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"Nigerian Egusi is a game changer, it's just so delicious and comforting. There's nothing quite like it," he added.
Egusi is a popular Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds, typically cooked with various vegetables, meat, or fish.
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It is often served with the starchy staple of Pounded Yam, which is made by pounding boiled yams into a smooth, doughy consistency.
Iwobi's passion for Nigerian cuisine has not gone unnoticed by fans, who have praised the player for his continued embrace of his cultural heritage.
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As one of the few high-profile Nigerian footballers playing in the Premier League, Iwobi's advocacy for traditional dishes like Egusi and Pounded Yam has helped to shine a spotlight on the diversity and richness of Nigerian culinary traditions.
With his performances on the pitch and his vocal support for Nigerian culture, Iwobi, who has no regrets about choosing Nigeria over England, has cemented his status as a beloved figure among football fans both in Nigeria and across the world.
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