AFCON 2025: Premier League hails Alex Iwobi’s Match-Winning display for Super Eagles against Tanzania

The Premier League has heaped praise on Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi following his outstanding performance for Nigeria in their 2–1 victory over Tanzania in the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Iwobi played a decisive role in the Super Eagles’ triumph, providing assists for both goals. The 28-year-old opened the scoring with a perfectly delivered cross that allowed defender Semi Ajayi to power a header into the net in the first half.

Tanzania responded after the break through Kokola M’mombwa, briefly threatening to disrupt Nigeria’s strong start to the qualification campaign.

However, Iwobi once again stepped up, calmly laying the ball into the path of Ademola Lookman, who fired home a powerful left-footed strike to restore Nigeria’s lead and seal the win.

Following the match, the Premier League highlighted Iwobi’s influence in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The league wrote, “Alex Iwobi shines for Nigeria. The @FulhamFC star assisted both goals as the Super Eagles beat Tanzania 2-1 in their first match of AFCON 2025!”

Nigeria will now turn its attention to its next game against Tunisia on Saturday, December 27, in Fes, Morocco.