Super Eagles legend Okocha gets surprise visit from his nephew Iwobi (photo)

- Alex Iwobi visits his his uncle and Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha

-The 21-year-old featured for Nigeria against Seychelles and Egypt in Asaba

- Okocha appreciated the surprise visit and posted their pix on his Instagram

Alex Iwobi paid a visit to his uncle and Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha after international duties with Nigeria.

The Arsenal attacker was parade in Nigeria's victory over Seychelles and Egypt played the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

In both games during the international break, the 21-year-old was played more in the No.10 role just like his uncle did during his spell with the national team.

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The Nigerian legend took to his Instagram handle and shared a picture of both of them with a caption: "The Real Jay Jay on Instagram: “Guess who stopped by to see his uncle #big17 big up."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that the Super Eagles defeated Egypt 1-0 in an international friendly played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

Paul Onuachu scored right from the blast of the whistle as he volleyed home his shot after nine seconds in the match.

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