2018 WCQ: Wenger's prediction for the Super Eagles
2018 WCQ: Wenger's prediction for the Super Eagles
Wenger who was a happy man on Sunday after his side kicked off 2017 in style with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace singled out Iwobi for praise after the Nigerian's goal consolidated Arsenal's grip on the available three points at the Emirates.
The Gunners boss faced the press after the game and even though much of the conversation understandably centred on Olivier Giroud’s scorpion kick goal, Wenger still took out time to analyze what Iwobi has in stock as he continues to make his progress with the North London side.
"I believe he is always available, quick in his movement, wants the ball, can hold people off. People forget he’s 20 years old. I think he had a very good game - on top of that, now he starts to score goals.
"His quality of pass, of availability, is exceptional for a young boy. He lacked a bit of quality of [receptiveness] in dangerous areas and I hope that these goals he scores now will give him the taste as well to go where he can finish it off.
"There are always signs when a guy starts to score goals in training that they’ll come in games, and he has that. Now in training he starts to score goals. I’m sure he will score as well in the games." Wenger told Arsenal Player.
After two games in the qualifying series, Nigeria sit top of group A with six points, having won at home and away against Algeria and Zambia respectively.
Iwobi and his team-mates will resume the qualifiers in March with a back to back home and away fixtures against Cameroon before taking on Zamnia at home and then heading to Algiers for the return leg against Riyad Mahrez and his troops
