Fullham midfielder, Alexander Iwobi is considering an early retirement from Nigeria’s National Team, the Super Eagles.
Iwobi 27, has been a target and victim of cyber bullying following Nigeria’s defeat by Ivory Coast at the just concluded African Cup Of Nations.
Host Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria by 2 goals to 1 to win the 2023 edition of the tournament.
Iwobi who pledged allegiance to Nigeria, rejecting England’s call has been under severe attack on Social media by fans who blame him for Nigeria’s loss.
Sources claim the Fullham player is considering retirement siting personal reasons.
The Minister for Sports Development, Sen. Owan Enoh, his team mates in the Super Eagles squad and many well meaning Nigerians have condemned the act by some social media users, pledging their support for Iwobi and others in similar position.