Arsenal FC celebrates Alex Iwobi for sending Nigeria to Russia 2018 World Cup

Arsenal FC has celebrated Nigerian youngster, Alex Iwobi, who scored Nigeria’s only goal against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Iwobi, who came in for Moses Simon in the tensed encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute to send Nigeria to Russia 2018.

The Gunners took to their official Twitter handle to celebrate the player with a couple of tweets that reads;  

From coming through our academy to sending Nigeria to the World Cup We’re all so proud of you Alex Iwobi'.

😲 @alexiwobi aged…

1️⃣️9️⃣️ - scores first @Arsenal goal
2️⃣️1️⃣️ - sends @NGSuperEagles to the @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/kgftd4uGqk

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 8, 2017

From coming through our academy to sending Nigeria to the World Cup

We’re all so proud of you, @alexiwobi 🔴 pic.twitter.com/Cua6UsHtcd

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 7, 2017

#BIG17 is the man of the moment - but how well do you know @alexiwobi? https://t.co/Hc0qafwucX

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 8, 2017