'My love for Man United is greater' - Nigerians snub Iwobi for Bruno Fernandes in EPL player of the month poll

A lively debate has broken out among Nigerian football fans after many chose Bruno Fernandes over Alex Iwobi in the March Player of the Month poll.

Iwobi is nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March 2026, along with Bruno Fernandes, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Gordon, and David Raya.

The conversation gained momentum after the Super Eagles' social media account urged supporters to vote for Iwobi, who is among the nominees.

The situation escalated when a fan boldly declared, “My love for Man United is greater than my love for Nigeria.”

The comment quickly generated different reactions and sparked a flood of similar responses from fans who openly prioritised club loyalty.

Many Manchester United supporters in Nigeria admitted they would back Fernandes regardless of Iwobi’s nationality.

In March 2026, Bruno Fernandes was outstanding for Manchester United, scoring two goals and providing four assists in four Premier League matches.

Conversely, Alex Iwobi had a subdued month for Fulham. He also played four matches, but only scored a goal and provided no assists.

Fernandes significantly outperformed Iwobi in March 2026. His direct involvement in six goals contrasted sharply with Iwobi’s single goal, fueling online debates about their relative contributions.