Iwobi reveals harsh realities of playing for Nigeria

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has offered a candid account of his experiences with the Nigerian national team, revealing some of the challenges players face while representing the country despite his deep affection for wearing the green and white jersey.
In an interview that has gone viral across social media, the Fulham midfielder said his commitment to Nigeria has never wavered, even though national team duty sometimes comes with personal financial and logistical burdens.
“Don’t get me wrong, I love playing for my country. Of course, yeah. However, sometimes you have to book your own flight,” Iwobi said.
He added that players occasionally bear additional travel costs themselv...