Super Eagles and Fulham star Alex Iwobi rated his best Nigerian food, with some surprising selections from the playmaker.
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi recently engaged his fans by ranking his favourite Nigerian foods in a fun TikTok video as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria.
With his culinary preferences now public, here’s a look at his top ten Nigerian dishes, along with his thoughts on some of them.
 "Ranked: Alex Iwobi's top 10 Nigerian food 1")
The world football governing body has suspended three federations over what it terms ‘serious circumstances’.
PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports
 "Ranked: Alex Iwobi's top 10 Nigerian food 2")
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi took to Snapchat to celebrate Fulham’s big win against Ola Aina’s Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Iwobi places dodo (fried plantain) at the top of his list, declaring, “Dodo? Plantain goes with everything.” This beloved side dish is a staple in many Nigerian meals.
Coming in second, Iwobi refers to this classic combination as a “recovery” meal, highlighting its comforting and satisfying qualities.
Jollof rice, often regarded as the quintessential Nigerian dish, ranks third. Iwobi states, “You can’t go wrong with Jollof rice,” emphasising its popularity and versatility.
This crunchy snack takes the fourth spot on Iwobi’s list as one of his ‘go-to snacks’. Chin chin is a favourite treat for many Nigerians, enjoyed at parties and gatherings.
A delicious spinach stew, efo riro completes the top five. Its rich flavours make it a beloved dish among fans of Nigerian cuisine.
Ranked sixth, Iwobi acknowledges fufu but does not express strong enthusiasm for it, indicating it’s not his favourite.
Alex Iwobi celebrates win against Forest.
The spicy meat skewer known as suya comes in at seventh place. Iwobi believes it should rank higher, stating that “Suya should be above fufu for me.”
This steamed bean pudding made it to eighth place on Iwobi’s list but did not receive any specific comments from him.
The fried bean cakes known as akara are ranked ninth, with Iwobi candidly admitting, “I am not a fan,” showing his personal taste preferences.
Finally, frejon (a coconut rice dish) rounds out the list in tenth place. Iwobi dismisses it entirely, saying, “I don’t even know what that is. I’ll put that 10th; I’d never had that before.”
Iwobi’s rankings not only show his personal favourites but also a reminder of the rich diversity of Nigerian cuisine.
Comment and Earn N5.... comments are approved manually by admin.. Comment must be long and from the post.. short comments will not be approved