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[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)<br>Alex Iwobi is talking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairstyle has assisted his football in what he views as his finest start to a Premier League season up until now.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) |
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<br>'Yeah, that actually plays a part (in expressing myself),' the Fulham midfielder says.<br> |
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<br>'My father's in the house and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got tired and didn't want to cut it off so I believed let's do something various that nobody else has. I actually told the hair stylist to 'reveal yourself' but not too wild. It's wild due to the fact that it's red and purple at the minute but I like it. My papa's accepted it now so I'm simple.'<br> |
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<br>It's a stark contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<br> |
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<br>Iwobi firmly insists that he's constantly had the frame of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football however has actually only revealed himself more recently, going to Paris Fashion Week, launching singles and releasing his charitable structure, Project 17.<br> |
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<br>'It's constantly been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in style. But it's only recently that I've been revealing myself a lot more, to show individuals that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he states.<br> |
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<br>Alexi Iwobi has actually made his best start to a Premier League season with five goals in 15 matches<br> |
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<br>The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have actually contributed to his on-pitch enhancement<br> |
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<br>It's a stark contrast from the short-haired teen who made his launching under Arsene Wenger<br> |
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<br>This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work eliminated as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in London feeding 100 households for Christmas as part of Project 17.<br> |
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<br>For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his home town, where everything will be free in a local supermarket.<br> |
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<br>'You understand what Liverpool are like - it's going to be an [intense game](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/naijanews-com/) however whether I get constrain or have no hamstrings, I will exist on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.<br> |
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<br>'In the house I was raised in, my papa naturally simply returned. To individuals in Nigeria, to his family and even people in the street - he would just buy bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and papa are has inspired me to offer to others, whether they are lucky or less lucky. With the position I am in, I seem like it's only best with the impact I have that I return also.'<br> |
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<br>Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the trick to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has currently scored more objectives than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is simply 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<br> |
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<br>'As a youngster you desire to do your finest to impress the supervisor and want everybody to understand you are totally focused on football. But it (flexibility) comes with age, being [totally free](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/punch-newspaper/) and not being pressed about negative remarks. If it's useful, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.<br> |
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<br>'You have to be strong psychologically. Players succeed when they're positive and with me, feeling confident to express myself on and off the pitch, I nearly feel unstoppable. And when you have individuals that back you, it really plays a part.'<br> |
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<br>One of those individuals that backs him is Marco Silva, who signed Iwobi for ₤ 35M at Everton from Arsenal in 2019, and didn't think twice when he had the opportunity to bring him back to London on Deadline Day in 2015. After his brace against Brighton recently, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League so far' and he concurs.<br> |
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<br>The 28-year-old will feed 100 families on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<br> |
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<br>Iwobi firmly insists that he's constantly had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football<br> |
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his debut song 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?'<br> |
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<br>'I have been associated with a lot of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You might state it's my best start to the season - I simply have to keep it going and make sure it's my finest season. That's the objective' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. to have a supervisor who provides you the confidence to do that,' he says.<br> |
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his [debut song](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/forums/gistmania-news/) 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is described as a celebration of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing combined with Rap".<br> |
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<br>It's also a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season considering that 2003-04.<br> |
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<br>'I do not get it on in the dressing room but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he just can't assist himself, Iwobi reveals.<br> |
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<br>'He is tapping the manager to listen to the song. The first time he (Silva) heard 'What's Luv?' he was just vibing like, 'is this Alex?' and Calvin resembled 'yes it's Alex!' He stated it wasn't bad. I understand the very first time he didn't comprehend what was stated however he enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.<br> |
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<br>'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having excellent feedback from the group - even individuals who don't speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing as well,' includes Iwobi.<br> |
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<br>Silva's plan at Everton was to build around the midfielder however he was sacked four months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez hardly played him at all.<br> |
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<br>Iwobi would take a trip across the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in camouflage to enjoy his football once again. Now that happiness has been uncovered after his ₤ 22M relocation last year.<br> |
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<br>'Everyone's frame of mind is one for all and all for one so that's definitely assisting us this season. We've been having group meals and bonding which's brought a lot of togetherness, states Iwobi.<br> |
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<br>Marco Silva initially signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023<br> |
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<br>Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield<br> |
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<br>'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to consume. We arranged a trip to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), came back then went again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We feel like we're prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'<br> |
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<br>Another group meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of 3 video games in seven days over Christmas. 'The gaffer desires to take us out. That's another little bit of free food so I'm not grumbling,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly great. It's like one big household.'<br> |
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<br>But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having taken points from Arsenal last week and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola was full of credit for Fulham.<br> |
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<br>'It reveals we have the capability to contend with anybody. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the very same against Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG) |
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<br>Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders may well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing room.<br> |
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