Alex Iwobi has written his name into Nigerian football history after making his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles, becoming only the fourth player ever to reach the milestone.
The Fulham midfielder achieved the landmark during Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal on Wednesday, cementing his place among the national team’s most enduring figures.
Iwobi made his senior debut for Nigeria in October 2015 against DR Congo and has since become a regular feature in the squad.
Over the past decade, he has represented the Super Eagles at major tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup, contributing key performances in crucial matches.
Exclusive Club 100 Membership
With his latest appearance, Iwobi joins an elite group of Nigerian football legends who have reached 100 caps or more for the national team.
The list is led by Ahmed Musa, who holds the record with 111 appearances. He is followed by Vincent Enyeama with 101 caps and Joseph Yobo, who also reached exactly 100 before retiring from international football.
Iwobi now completes the quartet with his own 100th cap.
Nigeria’s 100-Cap Players
Ahmed Musa – 111 caps
Vincent Enyeama – 101 caps
Joseph Yobo – 100 caps
Alex Iwobi – 100 caps
Before reaching the milestone, Iwobi had expressed pride in representing Nigeria, recalling standout moments such as his decisive goal against Zambia in 2017 that helped secure qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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At 30, Iwobi remains an important figure in the national team setup and is expected to climb further up Nigeria’s all-time appearance rankings if he continues his international career in the coming years.
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