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Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has removed all photos on his official Instagram page.

A check by VANGUARD on Monday afternoon confirmed that only one video remains on the . The video was shared ten weeks ago, and the comment section remains locked.

Iwobi is one of the players that faced criticisms after Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. The Fulham midfielder featured for 79 minutes as the Eagles failed to add to their three AFCON championships. Iwobi was replaced by Alhassan Yusuf for the last 10 minutes of the game.

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Okocha Jay Jay is at fault

He has tried, he should retire. The shoe is too big for him

They should free the guy. Nigerian social media space has been so toxic since late 2022.

Iwobi just like Tinubu, performed woefully.

Malroux:
Iwobi just like Tinubu, performed woefully.

Keep quiet

Iwobi shouldn't even get a call up in that team, there are better AMs that could have done a better Job.

Jajy Jay Okocha is the one forcing Iwobi on us

Ballmer:
Foolish obidient lunatics exposing their foolishness again.

A coach is unable to proffer mean his team can transition ball from goal keeper to attacker for a while 90 minutes n some foolish Nigerians think a single player should be blamed for that.

Wetin concern obidients?

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The Nigerian social media space is one of most toxic places out there ..

U win,they cheer u. U lose,they tear u apart..

He used to be cute but now looks like druggie.

Nigerians should leave him alone, we have better issues to face

Very unfair to criticised him, he actually played well in the tournament. This is what I wrote about him.

https://nairaland.macsoftware.info/7997465/only-one-appreciates-role-alex

There have been some people who seem to always complain about Alex Iwobi in this year's Nation's Cup and I am tempted to believe that they do not really understand football or do not appreciate enough what Iwobi brings to the team.

As a matter of fact, Iwobi's performance at this nation's cup is the best I have seen him perform. For those who are wondering what he does, the following are a few of the things I have observed that he does well.

When the 2 main defenders are playing with the ball looking for how to take it out of the defense into the midfield, Iwobi usually moves backward and makes himself available to the defenders to have an option of someone to to. If he did not do that they would have been forced to always shoot long balls hoping that someone would pick it up, but with Iwobi taking the ball from them, he is able to transition from defense into the midfield and hopefully to the attack.

Another thing Iwobi does is to switch play from one section of the field to the other. He is practically the only one who if he notices that the left is blocked, switches play to the other wing of the field where it looks like there is no congestion.

Also, you really have to be football blind not to notice how he is able to make through es that sometimes split defenses. Sometimes defencers cut off those es, which is what makes many think that he makes wrong es. No, that is the work of defenders to try and cut those kinds of es. Usually, it only takes one of those es that a defender needs to convert.

Another thing that the coach will appreciate Iwobi for is that he does not hold on to the ball unnecessarily... he holds the ball, looks up, and finds the best option to to, or sometimes tries to drive the ball forward before laying the . He has excelled in this duty so far.

He also contributes towards defense. He does not do it aggressively though, which is what will lead me to some of his weak points.

Now before you think I am a paid hack, here are a few weaknesses of his.

Iwobi's form of defense is to be in the face of the attacking player... basically limiting the options that the player has to .
From the way he plays, I believe he has told himself that he does not plan to get injured in this tournament. So, if there is a 50-50 chance to get the ball, forget it Iwobi's leg will not attempt that kind of defense. That was what happened in the first match when we conceded a goal, it was a 50-50 situation but rather than throw his leg into the defense, he would rather let the attacker go with the ball.

Another thing not working in his favor is his lack of confidence in front of goal. While he is confident in the mid-field, he panics when he gets a chance inside the 18-yard box. This same situation happened against Cameroon that warranted the goalkeeper to lash out at him. It happened once against SA.

As I said, I believe he promised himself that he would carry his two legs back to his club, otherwise his performance in the competition has been very decent.

They should leave Iwobi please, the coach tactics was wrong yesterday he shouldn't have started Chukwueze and zaidu sanusi together

He should Retire Iwoni was below average

This is so unfair. People like Iwobi Play for country out of patriotism not money. He deserves a pat on the back for his effort. People wey no sabi anything about football dey expect cup but we wey sabi small know say anything above quarter-final was a plus for the current crop of players.

abhosts:
This is so unfair. People like Iwobi Play for country out of patriotism not money. He deserves a pat on the back for his effort. People wey no sabi anything about football dey expect cup but we wey sabi small know say anything above quarter-final was a plus for the current crop of players.

which patriotism? England fit call that one?? Make we talk tru...he won't even look naija way if na better player England go call 😂😂

Iwobi shouldn't be on that squard was a loose end in the team very sluggish with the ball his Bleep up gives the opponent lots of counter opportunities.we needed someone to pressurise and feed our forward controlling the center

The guy had a terrible tournament. He really made Onyeka the DM suffer.

Before the finals, I advised Iwobi to train alone and learn proper offensive es. He was the weakest link in the midfield, hardly gives accurate offensive es and easily lost the ball to the opposition, it happened against South Africa. It was just a matter of time before he got a thorough lashout from Nigerians if he did not improve before the finals.

Alas, he was too lazy to take the advise. Coaches should tell players who do not do well the truth. Tell them they played shiit, and should go for extra training, even when the team wins.

MrProlific95:
Okocha Jay Jay is at fault

Tunde Ednut is to be blamed. He's always posting Iwobi on his Instagram page and instigating his followers to criticize him. That's so unfair. Some Tunde Ednut's followers are seriously blaming him for the attack and bully on Iwobi.

Asides from even tactical showing, he never showed any ginger to mark or retrieve lost balls. He was damn to slow and lazy on the pitch. His lethargy in this AFCON is legendary. I wonder why the coach keeps using him.

EreluRoz:
He used to be cute but now looks like druggie.

Nigerians should leave him alone, we have better issues to face

Rose how are you?

fx45:
Rose how are you?

Fine f(x) . Your name is reminding me of calculus

Malroux:
Iwobi just like Tinubu, performed woefully.

The coach is at fault,not iwobs...

He should man up. Why is he chickening out? Is he the first to be criticised? It is only within fire, iron can be strengthened.

I am surprised people are blaming Iwobi, when clearly it was the coach's fault.

It was clear that the coach needed to change tactic or formation as Iwobi and Onyeka were overwhelmed in the midfield by the superior number of Ivorian midfielders in the first half. What did the coach do? Nothing!

Sha na life of a footballer everybody dey collect even Messi and Ronaldo.... He should stay strong and improve on his football... U don't need to do everything in football, you're not Lionel Messi... Jst pick one thing and do it exceptionally well....

What made ngolo kante famous, interceptions and tackling, Sergio busquest no dey run up and down oh, but he rarely loses d ball or misplace a ...

Iwobi Don nearly 28 yrs now baba no get playing position, eno good for 10,wing, 6 or 4....baba go jst dey run up and down not doing anything

He gave his best. Stop the childish criticism.

Nigerians na bully plenty ...


This are the same people talking when The British dey bully Saka are dey different from the people dey call racists and bully...

These people should stop bullying Iwobi. This is the reason some professional international players don't like playing for Nigeria because we are very toxic.

Nigerians sabi bully people sha.

it is understandable for outsiders but for your own, you guys need to take a chill pill at times before una make person go commit suicide.

As if in their conner everybody is perfect.

Naija don carry all their vex for bad government take attack am 😆