Alex Iwobi has tested negative for COVID-19 ahead of today’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Lesotho, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The Everton midfielder’s positive result became a subject of controversy, as he was forced to miss Saturday’s 1-0 win at Benin Republic.
And a message from the man, @alexiwobi. #soarsupereagles #Team9jaStrong pic.twitter.com/srstsp8K81
— ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 30, 2021
He was replaced by Galatasaray’s Henry Onyekuru for the game.
However, the NFF, in a tweet on Tuesday morning, confirmed that further tests carried out on the player returned negative.
Update: @NGSuperEagles forward, @alexiwobi has tested negative after further COVID-19 tests were conducted.#SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong
— The NFF ?? (@thenff) March 30, 2021
In another development, CAF has cleared Alex Iwobi to play today’s game against Lesotho. The Super Eagles player had earlier tested positive following the COVID-19 tests conducted on the Super Eagles squad on arrival in Porto Novo, Benin Republic.
CAF has cleared Alex Iwobi to play today's game against Lesotho. The Super Eagles player had earlier tested positive following the COVID-19 tests conducted on the Super Eagles squad on arrival in Porto Novo, Benin Republic.
— ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 30, 2021
