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Iwobi Credits Okocha for Career Advice

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8 months ago

March 6, 2026

Alex Iwobi says his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha advised him to play freely and fearlessly, shaping his football career

Fulham attacking midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has disclosed that the most influential advice in his career came from his uncle, Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha.

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The 29-year-old explained in a recent interview on The High Performance Podcast that Okocha encouraged him to play with freedom and without fear on the pitch.

“He said to me, express yourself. Don’t be afraid to express yourself. I got it from my uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha,” Iwobi said. “I literally just watched how he lived his life. I feel lucky he is my uncle. I used to see him both off the pitch as well as on the pitch.”

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Iwobi, who previously played for Arsenal, credited this guidance for instilling confidence and creativity in his playing style, helping him excel in both domestic and international competitions.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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7 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.