As Nigeria cruised to a 3-1 win over rivals Algeria in their crunch World Cup qualifier clash on Saturday, there was one particular moment that sent the home fans into a frenzy. And it came from one of the most unexpected players, Alexi Iwobi.
FULL TIME! Nigeria blasts Mahrez & Co. with goals by Moses & Obi Mikel! pic.twitter.com/PR4y6rsmdn
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) November 12, 2016
The Arsenal youngster produced a ridiculously brilliant rainbow skill for his country despite being under pressure from advancing Algerian defenders as the home crowd erupted into wild cheers. And the best thing about it is the fact that he is only 20 years old, and is also the nephew of Nigerian legendary footballer Jay-Jay Okocha. The pictures below tell the story even better.
The youngster goes for the ball as four Algerian defenders keep an eye on him
He lifts the ball over his head with his two legs in what is famously known as 'rainbow style'
The starlet goes for the ball, leaving the Algerian defender confused
The ball settles calmly on his right foot as the Algerian defender goes the wrong way
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:
Alex Iwobi is definitely following the footstep of his uncle Jay Jay Okocha. That thing he did with the ball was a beauty.
— JOSH (@realJosh_) November 12, 2016
Iwobi's rainbow flick was mad. Needs to ruin someone's Premier League career with that very soon.
— James (@IondonsGreatest) November 12, 2016
Alex Iwobi is the new Jay-Jay Okocha
— Kane Johnson (@Kane_Johnson_17) November 12, 2016
