Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has spoken about some of the logistical difficulties players face while representing Nigeria, saying the experience is different from what he encountered with England, but insisting he still enjoys playing for his country.

The Fulham midfielder made the remarks during a podcast interview, with clips of his comments circulating widely on social media.

‘I Love Playing for Nigeria’

Iwobi acknowledged that national team players sometimes face organisational challenges but said his commitment to Nigeria has never changed.

“I love playing for Nigeria, but sometimes you have to book your own flight. You get to the hotel and there’s no light and you wash your own kit,” he said.

The midfielder explained that while such situations can be frustrating, they have not diminished his passion for representing the Super Eagles.

Compares Nigeria and England Setups

Iwobi, who represented England at youth level before switching allegiance to Nigeria, compared both football systems.

He described England’s national team environment as more structured, with strict schedules, organised travel arrangements, controlled access to facilities and individual hotel rooms.

By contrast, he said some of his experiences with Nigeria included travel arrangements not being finalised on time, players making their own flight arrangements or paying for upgrades, missed airport pickups, power outages at hotels, unrestricted visitor access, less-than-ideal training pitches and occasions where players washed their own training kits.

Proud to Represent Nigeria

Despite the challenges, Iwobi said he remains proud to wear the green and white colours of Nigeria.

He noted that his decision to play for the Super Eagles was influenced by his family, including Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, and said he has never regretted choosing Nigeria.

His comments have renewed conversations about the welfare of national team players and the need for improved logistics and organisation within Nigerian football.