Alex Iwobi has publicly apologised following his red card in Nigeria’s recent international fixture against Jordan, taking responsibility for the incident and its impact on the team.
The Nigeria national football team midfielder acknowledged his mistake and expressed regret in a statement directed at teammates, coaching staff, and supporters.
“I need to address what I did and apologise to all my Nigerian teammates, staff, and everyone who cares about Nigeria,” Iwobi said.
The Super Eagles star admitted his actions fell below expectations, adding:
“My actions were not good enough, and I got sent off. But I will learn from this and keep moving on.”
Despite the setback, Iwobi pointed to a positive outcome from the match, noting that Nigeria managed to secure a draw rather than suffer defeat.
“We got a draw; we did not lose, so we will take the positives. I want to apologise for the mistake,” he concluded.
Iwobi’s response reflects a sense of accountability and maturity, as he looks to move past the incident and refocus on contributing positively to the national team.
His willingness to own the error will be seen as an important step in maintaining team unity and discipline within the squad.
As Nigeria prepares for upcoming fixtures, attention will now shift to how the team builds on the result, with Iwobi expected to play a key role moving forward.
