Alex Iwobi and African players who may benefit from football’s blackout

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Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi and others African players who gain from football’s blackout

Alex Iwobi and others African players who gain from football’s blackout. the coronavirus pandemic has brought world football to its knees, as the sport has been brought to a standstill in a bid to avoid spreading Covid-19.

While the suspension represents bad news to players and fans of the beautiful game, could it actually benefit some of the sports’ stars?
Here are five African All-Stars who may well be able to take advantage of the ‘break in play’ to come back stronger.

Alex Iwobi

Iwobi hasn’t featured in Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton plans as much as he’d have liked since his return from injury in January.

The attacking midfielder has only played twice – in 3-2 defeats by Watford and old side Arsenal – in that time while being stuck to the bench for games against Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Chelsea.

With only 125 minutes of action since the turn of the year, the Nigerian playmaker likely needed the ongoing hiatus as he wasn’t getting ample time on the pitch anyway.

Whether it’s a fitness thing or just Ancelotti’s preference for other personnel, Iwobi could get a fresh start when the Toffees return to league action.

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