World Cup Playoffs: Iwobi denies criticising Eagles’ lodging, says ‘I only shared video’

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A new twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding a video shared by Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, which appeared to show substandard lodging ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match in Morocco.

The video, which went viral on social media, drew sharp criticism from Nigerian fans who described the facility as “unbefitting” for the national team.

Many compared it to a school hostel, prompting a heated online debate about the treatment of Nigerian players abroad.

In response to the growing uproar, Iwobi emphasised that he did not make any derogatory comments about the hotel.“I didn’t say anything; I just showed the video,” the Fulham midfielder was quoted as saying, suggesting that his post was taken out of context. Punch