Jay Jay Okocha advises Arsenal and Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi
– Alex Iwobi has revealed the ultimate advice from Jay Jay Okocha
– Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha is Alex Iwobi’s uncle
– The Arsenal starlet says he still looks up to Okocha as his role model
Alex Iwobi is one of the best young prospects in football today having emerged as a star to watch towards the tail end of Arsenal’s 2015/2016 season.
Alex Iwobi
The Nigerian international has impressed every time he steps onto the pitch and die hard Arsenal fans would tell you he has been their best player in pre-season.
The young chap however says he has one particular advice from his famous uncle which he tries to keep remembering whenever he is on the pitch.
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Iwobi still lives with his family and says Okocha has been a been model to him.
He said: “He is my mums’ younger brother and was and is still a great role model to me on and off the pitch, as he always guides me and advises me with what I need to do to become the best athlete possible. So yes, he has had a big part in my development as a player.”
He added: “He has given me so much information on how to better myself as a person, as well as a player.”
“The advice I will always remember from him is to always play with a smile on my face and enjoy my football.”
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