Iwobi ready to face ‘big brother’ Aubameyang
Nigeria's World Cup 2026 hopes, initially faltering with a poor qualifying start, have been revived thanks to a late victory against Benin. Now in the African play-offs, they face Gabon in a crucial semi-final. A key challenge for Nigeria is containing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Iwobi's former Arsenal teammate. Iwobi acknowledges Aubameyang's skill and motivation to reach the World Cup. After missing out on automatic qualification, Nigeria faces a difficult path, needing to beat Gabon, then the winner of Cameroon vs DR Congo, before an intercontinental qualifier. Despite the challenge, Iwobi expresses confidence and a strong desire to return to the World Cup. Iwobi credits coach Eric Chelle for instilling a positive atmosphere in the team.