Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has said that he will help his nephew, Alex Iwobi, with tips to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in June, on his first attempt.
Okocha was part of the winning Eagles team in 1994 in his maiden appearance at the AFCON finals.
“I think he (Iwobi) has done so well since making his debut for the Eagles, and for me the good thing about him is that he can only get better.
“He’s a very humble young man willing to learn every day and that shows in his performance. He keeps getting better and improving each day, and I hope he will achieve that dream of winning it on his first try
“Of course, I will try and chip in some advice for him to achieve that (win the AFCON). It’s a massive opportunity,” he said.
Iwobi, 22, had earlier expressed his desire to emulate his uncle Okocha by winning the AFCON at his first attempt.
The Arsenal midfielder who played a huge part in Nigeria’s qualification for the tournament was born in Lagos to Okocha’s sister and arrived in the UK aged four.
