ESPN journalist likens Iwobi to Everton legend after West Ham defeat
Alex Iwobi has been likened to Everton legend Tim Cahill as the Nigerian continues to get accolades for his role in Everton’s 2-0 win over West Ham in a Premier League game played at the Goodison Park last Saturday.
Although the Super Eagles’ star didn’t get on the scoresheet, he was praised by ESPN journalist Roger Bennett, who tipped Iwobi to follow in the footsteps of Cahill.
Iwobi was in action for 87 minutes before he was replaced by the Iceland playmaker, Gylfi Sigurdsson who grabbed the second goal for Everton in the 90th minute.
The number seventeen came close to doubling the advantage at the 77th minute but his effort was blocked brilliantly by Roberto.
Bennett posted on Twitter : ”Huge win propelled by this man, Alex Iwobi, who has all the making of an Everton cult hero in the mould of Tim Cahill.
”100% Commitment, Tenacity and Heart. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. But always All In. Ready to make every moment matter ??”.
The Eagles’ star completed more final third passes than any other player on the pitch between Everton and West Ham, with 20 final third passes attempted and 18 final third passes completed, and two directly leading to a shot.
Cahill, a former Australian international scored 56 goals in 226 appearances for The Toffees to become the fans’ favourite and in October 2006, was named as one of 50 nominees for the Ballon D’Or, becoming the first Everton player in 18 years to be nominated.