Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has commended Alex Iwobi for his bravery and composure after the midfielder surprisingly stepped up to take a penalty during Nigeria’s dramatic shootout win over Egypt, Softfootball reports.
Iwobi’s decision to take a spot kick raised eyebrows among fans, especially after Fisayo Dele-Bashiru missed Nigeria’s opening penalty in the shootout. However, the Fulham midfielder calmly converted his effort, helping steady the Super Eagles as they went on to secure a 4–2 victory on penalties over the Pharaohs.
Reacting on her verified X handle, Oshoala celebrated Iwobi’s confidence and mindset, posting:
Iwobi took the risk 😀😀….he took a pen. Nahhhhh these boys are having fun and I love it ❤️🇳🇬🇳🇬😀 #EGYNGA
Following Iwobi’s successful kick, Nigeria showed composure from the spot, with Akor Adams, Moses Simon, and Ademola Lookman all converting their penalties to seal the win.
The result ended Egypt’s AFCON campaign and underlined Nigeria’s growing belief and unity within the squad, a trait that has drawn widespread praise from fans and former players alike.
Meanwhile, attention now turns to the AFCON 2025 final, where hosts Morocco will face Senegal. The buildup has already been clouded by controversy, with Senegal publicly raising concerns over security, accommodation, training access, and ticket allocation.
Oshoala herself has previously been vocal in questioning CAF over Morocco’s hosting of both AFCON and WAFCON competitions, adding further context to the ongoing debate around fairness and organisation.
As the tournament reaches its climax, moments like Iwobi’s penalty continue to highlight the confidence and character shaping Nigeria’s current generation.
