Aubameyang confesses love for Eagles jersey
.Backs Iwobi for World Cup glory
Gabon International forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has backed Nigeria to enjoy a successful 2018 FIFA World Cup because of his Arsenal teammate Alex Iwobi and the gorgeous Super Eagles kit.
The flamboyant 28-year-old, who moved to the North London side in January 2018 for a club record £56m immediately struck a perfect relationship with the Nigerian on and off the pitch, scoring ten goals in 13 league appearances.
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Gabon did not qualify for the Mundial but the former Borussia Dortmund striker has thrown his weight behind the three-time African champions to make the continent proud at football’s biggest competition starting on June 14.
The Gabonese international tweeted: ‘I support Nigeria for World Cup because of my friend @alexiwobi but to tell the truth also because of your @nikefootball kit 😆😂😂need one !!!!’
The Super Eagles 2018 World Cup kit is admired by all and favourite among fans across the globe as recently witnessed when three million jerseys sold out within the opening two hours at Nike’s London store.
No African country has ever won the FIFA World Cup and the best Nigeria have achieved is a place in the round of 16.