Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Greg Etafia, believes Alex Iwobi is Nigeria’s secret weapon ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with South Africa.
Bafana Bafana will take on Nigeria in a crucial Group E AFCON at the FNB Stadium.
And, Etafia, capped six times by Nigeria but spent almost the entirety of his club career in the Rainbow nation believes caging the Arsenal midfielder could mean victory for the host.
Iwobi has played a starring role in the revival of the Gunners this season under coach Unai Emery.
The 22-year-old attacker has, since his international debut in 2015, made 23 appearances for Nigeria with five goals.
“Iwobi is the future of the national team. Everyone can see the incredible things he is doing at Arsenal,” Etafia said.
“He is a player who can complement his teammates and make them tick. I think the Bafana players will have to watch him closely.
“They all know him because they see him on TV and know how dangerous he is.”
Etafia, who played 15 years for Moroka Swallows is now a youth coach at Highlands Park.
