Pastor or Lawyer? Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi reveals dream career outside football

Pastor or Lawyer? Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi reveals dream career outside football

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:08 - 15.11.2023

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed the career path he would have chosen if he never became a footballer.

Iwobi began his career at Arsenal, making 149 appearances and scoring 15 goals, before moving to Everton, and now Fulham.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder is dynamic, versatile, and industrious, making him one of the most important players in the national team.

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi

The 27-year-old is currently in Nigeria ahead of the clash against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo and was speaking during an event organised by Peak Nigeria.

Iwobi wanted to be a lawyer

As the Super Eagles players sat comfortably enjoying breakfast, the host went around the table asking what career paths the players would have followed if they never became footballers.

When asked, Iwobi responded: "I would have become a lawyer"

Time and where to watch Super Eagles vs Lesotho

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho on Thursday, November 16, 2023. 

The game will kick off at 5 PM Nigerian time and will be available on Cable provider Supersport on DSTV.

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