English side, Arsenal, has joined the merriment in Nigeria by wishing the country a Happy Independence Day on Monday.
The Gunners flaunt several Nigerians in their ranks but Alex Iwobi is the most popular of all.
“Happy Nigerian Independence Day to all who are celebrating,” the Premier League giants wrote on Twitter alongside a photo of Iwobi.
🇳🇬 Happy Nigerian Independence Day to all who are celebrating 🎊 pic.twitter.com/foQGFfMKfX
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 1, 2018
Arsenal shared two other posts with Iwobi wishing his fatherland a happy anniversay in both.
🇳🇬 As it’s Nigerian Independence Day, here’s a message from our very own #NaijaBoy, @AlexIwobi…
…take it away, #BIG17… 😎 pic.twitter.com/r8jYYtklf8
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 1, 2018
“Whenever Nigeria are playing, my family are always singing along, dancing and eating traditional Nigerian food. We’ve got our shirts on. It’s like we’re at the game.”
🇳🇬 @AlexIwobi on his love for @NGSuperEagles 🦅#NigeriaAt58 pic.twitter.com/bMTjMDA7zE
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) October 1, 2018
Iwobi and Arsenal are enjoying a renaissance under Unai Emery this season.
The London club are undefeated in five succesive league matches, climbing up to fifth on the log.
Next up for the Gunners is a trip to Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday.
