Arsenal forward and Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi’s father, Chuka Iwobi has denied talks in town that his son is favoured to be in the Super Eagles squad because of his uncle, Jay Jay Austin Okocha.

“For Alex at his age playing with people like Mikel Obi, Echiejile and Onazi it is unbelievable. I look at it and I say what a joy, what a privilege playing with these guys who are well known throughout the continent and for Alex to be part of that structure and being there on merit.”

Alex Iwobi and Chuka Iwobi

“Alex is not here because Jay Jay is his uncle, it doesn’t work that way. He’s come here, staked a claim, he’s done well.”