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‘We’ll work to put things right’ – Iwobi reacts to Nigeria’s disappointing draw against Sierra Leone

Alex Iwobi has assured fans the Nigerian national team will do all it takes to put things right after they were held to a 4-4 draw by Sierra Leone on Friday.

The Super Eagles cruised to a 4-0 first-half lead before the Leone Stars fought from behind to share the points in Benin City in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game.

Iwobi opened the scoring in the encounter with a fine finish from the edge of the box and then wrapped up his brace with another impressive strike.

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Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze found the back of the net before the half-time break to give the Super Eagles a comfortable lead.