Alex Iwobi is on the brink of making Super Eagles history as Nigeria prepare to face Portugal in an international friendly on Wednesday 10th June 2026.
Softfootball gathered, The Fulham midfielder currently stands on 99 international caps and is set to become only the fourth Nigerian player ever to reach the 100‑cap milestone, joining an exclusive group that features Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama, and Ahmed Musa, three of the most decorated figures in Nigerian football.
Should he feature against Portugal, Iwobi will officially earn his 100th appearance for Nigeria, achieving a remarkable feat and further strengthening his place among the most‑capped players in the country’s football history.
Iwobi’s journey with the national team has spanned major tournaments, decisive qualifiers and memorable performances, and reaching the century mark stands as a testament to his consistency, longevity and importance to the Super Eagles.
