In an exclusive episode of the Counter Attack podcast, Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina shared a surprising pick for the Super Eagles’ most skillful player. With many standout stars in the Nigerian national team, including Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze, Aina’s choice was unexpected. The 28-year-old full-back, a regular fixture for the Super Eagles since 2017, singled out Fulham’s Alex Iwobi as the squad’s most skillful talent.

Reflecting on his years of national duty, Aina explained his choice: “Alex Iwobi is the most skillful player on the team. If you’re going to say Samuel Chukwueze, he has the body movement, but we are talking about skills.” Despite the admiration for Chukwueze’s agility and Osimhen’s explosiveness, Aina insists that Iwobi’s flair is unmatched.

Iwobi, who has been a pivotal member of the Super Eagles since 2015, often draws comparisons to his famous uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha, for his finesse on the ball. Now at Fulham, the 27-year-old midfielder has had a solid start to the season, scoring twice and providing an assist in nine appearances. Aina’s endorsement may reignite discussions about Iwobi’s technical prowess and legacy within the Super Eagles squad.