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[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)<br>Alex Iwobi is talking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has actually helped his football in what he views as his finest start to a Premier League season so far.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG) |
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<br>'Yeah, that in fact plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder says.<br> |
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<br>'My papa's in the home and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got bored and didn't wish to suffice off so I thought let's do something various that no one else has. I literally told the [hair stylist](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/vanguard-newspaper/) to 'express yourself' however not too wild. It's wild since it's red and purple at the moment but I like it. My father's accepted it now so I'm easy.'<br> |
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<br>It's a stark contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal launching under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<br> |
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<br>Iwobi firmly [insists](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/nigerian-tribune-newspaper/) that he's always had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football but has actually just revealed himself more in recent years, going to Paris Fashion Week, launching songs and launching his charitable foundation, Project 17.<br> |
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<br>'It's always been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in style. But it's just recently that I've been revealing myself a lot more, to reveal people that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he says.<br> |
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<br>Alexi Iwobi has actually made his finest start to a Premier League season with 5 objectives in 15 matches<br> |
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<br>The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have added to his on-pitch enhancement<br> |
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<br>It's a plain contrast from the short-haired teen who made his launching under Arsene Wenger<br> |
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<br>This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work eliminated as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in London feeding 100 households for Christmas as part of Project 17.<br> |
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<br>For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his hometown, where whatever will be free in a local supermarket.<br> |
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<br>'You know what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense video game however whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will exist on Sunday,' Iwobi stresses.<br> |
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<br>'In your home I was raised in, my daddy naturally just gave back. To individuals in Nigeria, to his family and even individuals in the street - he would simply purchase bottles of water and offer them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and daddy are has actually influenced me to give to others, whether they are lucky or less fortunate. With the position I am in, I feel like it's just ideal with the impact I have that I give back also.'<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/AviatorGameOnlineBET9JA) |
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<br>Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi thinks is the secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has actually currently scored more goals than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is simply 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<br> |
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<br>'As a child you desire to do your best to impress the manager and desire everybody to understand you are totally concentrated on football. But it (flexibility) comes with age, being free and not being pressed about unfavorable remarks. If it's positive, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.<br> |
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<br>'You have to be strong psychologically. Players succeed when they're confident and with me, feeling confident to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it actually plays a part.'<br> |
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<br>One of those individuals that backs him is Marco Silva, who signed Iwobi for ₤ 35M at Everton from Arsenal in 2019, and didn't think twice when he had the opportunity to bring him back to London on Deadline Day last year. After his brace against Brighton last week, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League up until now' and he agrees.<br> |
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<br>The 28-year-old will feed 100 families on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<br> |
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<br>Iwobi insists that he's constantly had the mindset of feeling like there's more to life than football<br> |
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his launching song 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?'<br> |
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<br>'I have been associated with a great deal of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You might state it's my finest start to the season - I simply need to keep it going and ensure it's my best season. That's the goal' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's good to have a supervisor who offers you the self-confidence to do that,' he states.<br> |
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first [Premier League](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/the-nation-news/) footballer to release a single with his debut tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is referred to as an event of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing mixed with Rap".<br> |
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<br>It's also a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing space, with Fulham making their finest start to a top-flight season since 2003-04.<br> |
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<br>'I don't get it on in the dressing room however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't help himself, Iwobi exposes.<br> |
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<br>'He is tapping the supervisor to listen to the song. The very first time he (Silva) heard 'What's Luv?' he was simply vibing like, 'is this Alex?' and Calvin resembled 'yes it's Alex!' He said it wasn't bad. I understand the very first time he didn't comprehend what was said but he enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.<br> |
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<br>'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having great feedback from the group - even the individuals who don't speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing also,' adds Iwobi.<br> |
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<br>Silva's strategy at Everton was to construct around the midfielder but he was sacked four months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez barely played him at all.<br> |
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<br>Iwobi would travel throughout the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in camouflage to enjoy his football again. Now that joy has actually been found after his ₤ 22M relocation in 2015.<br> |
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<br>'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's definitely assisting us this season. We have actually been having group meals and bonding which's brought a lot of togetherness, states Iwobi.<br> |
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<br>Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023<br> |
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<br>Iwobi will have his work eliminated as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield<br> |
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<br>'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to consume. We organised a trip to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), returned then went again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We feel like we're prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'<br> |
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<br>Another team meal is arranged for midweek ahead of a run of three games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer desires to take us out. That's another little bit of free food so I'm not grumbling,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's really great. It's like one huge family.'<br> |
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<br>But initially, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal recently and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola had lots of credit for Fulham.<br> |
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<br>'It reveals we have the ability to take on anyone. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the very same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi firmly insists.<br> |
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<br>Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders may well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing room.<br> |
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