Okocha didn't place Iwobi in Eagle, says Dad

Iwobi, topped at U-16, U-17 and U-18 level by England, was welcome to prepare with Nigeria's U-23 national group in 2015, preceding he was elevated to the Super Eagles, making his presentation against Democratic Republic of Congo.

''For Alex at his age playing with individuals like Mikel Obi, (Elderson) Echiejile and (Ogenyi) Onazi it's is mind boggling,'' Iwobi's father said.

''I take a gander at it and I say what a delight, what a benefit playing with these folks who are notable all through the mainland and for Alex to be a piece of that structure and being there on justify.

'' Alex isn't here on the grounds that Jay is his uncle, it doesn't work that way. He's come here, asserted some authority, he's done well.''

Iwobi is set to add to his global tops when Nigeria fight Algeria and

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