Alex Iwobi is hoping that his efforts with Arsenal and Nigeria will see him follow in the footsteps of famous uncle Jay-Jay Okocha and “be on his level or even greater”.
At 22 years of age, a Gunners academy graduate has time on his side.
He is still looking for the consistency in his game once boasted by an iconic family member who starred for the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Bolton and the Super Eagles.
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Iwobi has earned comparisons to Okocha during his short time as a senior star and admits to welcoming such acclaim, with there a desire on his part to achieve similar success.