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Iwobi has sent social media into a frenzy after unveiling his new pet lion.
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi, has left fans and fellow footballers astounded after sharing a video of himself with his new pet lion.
Iwobi, who also goes by the moniker "17," used his latest track titled "Hop Out," featuring Nigerian rap sensation Odumodublvck and UK's own Ramz, for the background music of the clip.
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The footage, which was posted on Instagram, shows the Fulham star walking with the majestic animal, sparking a flurry of reactions across social media.
Former Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who also played with Iwobi at Arsenal, was among the first to comment, expressing his disbelief with:
‘Why’s man doing this?’
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Other football stars also weighed in on Iwobi's unusual choice.
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Chuba Akpom, currently playing for Ajax, joked: "Broski, is this AI?"
Meanwhile, fellow Super Eagles star Ola Aina commented: "Your brave still."
Iwobi's musical endeavors
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Beyond football, Iwobi has ventured into music under the stage name "17," a nod to his shirt number at Fulham.
His debut single, "Don't Shoot," released in June 2024, featured former Arsenal teammate Chuba Akpom and Medy Elito.
Iwobi followed up with "What's Luv?" in October 2024, blending Afro-swing rhythms with themes exploring modern relationships.
Iwobi’s season in review
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Pulse Sports earlier reported that Alex Iwobi made history by becoming the first Nigerian player to feature in all 38 Premier League matches in a season on two separate occasions.
He achieved this remarkable feat once again during the 2024/25 campaign, having previously done so in 2022/23.
This places him among a select group of Nigerians with ever-present seasons, alongside legends like Joseph Yobo (2006/07), Victor Moses (2011/12), and Wilfred Ndidi (2018/19).
Iwobi played the full match as Fulham concluded their season with a 2-0 home defeat to Manchester City at Craven Cottage.
Despite the loss, Iwobi’s contribution over the season was significant, scoring nine goals and providing six assists under Marco Silva’s leadership.
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