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Alex Iwobi Admits He Hasn’t Learned Nigeria’s New National Anthem

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1 year ago

February 7, 2025

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Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that he has yet to learn Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem, Nigeria, We Hail Thee.

Speaking on “Is This Seat Taken?” podcast with Nollywood actress Chinasa Anukam, Iwobi shared how he handles the anthem before international matches.

When asked if he had learned the lyrics, he admitted, “No. When it comes on, I just stand there, close my eyes, and place my hand on my chest.”

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Diego Simeone Calls Out Ademola Lookman Over Defensive Duties

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23 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.

“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.

“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”

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Paul Merson Names Mohamed Salah the Greatest Winger of All Time

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February 27, 2026

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Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.

While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.

When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”