Yakubu Aiyegbeni Hails Standout Stars Following Super Eagles’ Win Against Tanzania

Aiyegbeni noted that both players stood out for their energy, creativity and overall influence in a tightly contested encounter, playing key roles as the Super Eagles secured the win. He highlighted Iwobi’s commanding presence in midfield, describing the Fulham star’s display as one of his most complete outings in national colours.

Iwobi was instrumental throughout the match, controlling the tempo, linking play effectively and maintaining consistency from start to finish. His performance was capped with an assist for Semi Ajayi’s opening goal, underlining his importance to the team’s attacking rhythm.

Chukwueze also earned praise for his direct approach and ability to unsettle the Tanzanian defence. The winger came close to scoring before halftime and remained a constant threat until he was substituted in the 59th minute for Moses Simon, having already made a significant impact on the game.

Reflecting on the midfield performance, Aiyegbeni emphasized the duo’s creativity and readiness to take responsibility in possession, noting that their efforts created several chances for Victor Osimhen, who was unfortunate not to find the net on the night.

Iwobi’s latest showing further reinforces his status within the squad. At 29, he has now made 92 appearances for Nigeria, becoming the most capped player in Super Eagles history, with 10 goals to his name. Chukwueze, on his part, continues to mature in the national team setup, having featured 52 times and scored seven goals for the country.