“It’s Football” – Iwobi Backs Diaz After AFCON Final Heartbreak

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has sent words of encouragement to Morocco and Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz after his dramatic penalty miss in the AFCON final, Soccernet.ng reports.

Diaz had an outstanding tournament, scoring five goals as Morocco reached the final against Senegal. However, his night ended in disappointment after his Panenka penalty was saved by Edouard Mendy, before Pape Sarr scored the winning goal in extra time.

Speaking on his AFCON Diaries series, Iwobi congratulated the champions and showed empathy for Diaz. “Shout out to Senegal, they deserved the win… amazing to get the bronze,” he said.

He added, “Shout out to Brahim Diaz as well… if he scored, he would've been a hero… please, allow him, it's football.”

Iwobi concluded that Diaz “had a good tournament” and reminded him that “there's always another opportunity.