Iwobi Reveals How Osimhen Supported Him After AFCON Cyberbullying
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has recalled the online abuse he faced after Nigeria lost the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in February 2024. Iwobi said the backlash became so intense that he deleted photos from his Instagram account to protect his mental health. He added that teammate Victor Osimhen visited him and offered words of encouragement. According to Iwobi, Osimhen reminded him that his commitment and contribution to the national team had already made him a respected Super Eagles player. Iwobi later returned to form as Nigeria finished third at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
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