In a heartfelt revelation, Alex Iwobi, now a midfielder for Fulham, reminisced about his time playing alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Arsenal, describing him as a ‘big brother’ figure. The two football stars are set to face each other in an upcoming World Cup play-off as Nigeria takes on Gabon. Iwobi shared these sentiments during an interview with BBC Sport Africa at the Best of Africa Awards, where he reflected on Aubameyang’s impactful presence both on and off the pitch. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both players bringing their A-game to the international stage. Produced and edited by Ian Williams, with footage captured by Ameer Ahmed, the story highlights the camaraderie and mutual respect between the two athletes.