Super Eagles’ Star Alex Iwobi Makes 2025 Football Black List for Off-Field Impact
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named on the 2025 Football Black List for his outstanding contributions off the pitch.
The list, announced on the Football Black List X account on Tuesday, recognises Black footballers who make a difference through social initiatives, philanthropy, and community work. Iwobi was honoured in the “Players – Off the Pitch” category alongside Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze and England/Lionesses defender Jess Carter.
The 29-year-old Fulham player was recognised for founding Project 17 in 2021, a programme that empowers underserved Black youth through football clinics, educational workshops, mentorship schemes, and annual tournaments such as the P17 Cup. His efforts also earned him the Baobab Award in Sport, celebrating his leadership and positive influence on young people in Nigeria and abroad.
Other notable inclusions in the 2025 list include Naomi Bedeau (Oxford United Women/Grenada) and Shakira Waithe (Enfield Town/Barbados).
Reacting to the news, the Super Eagles shared on X: “We are proud of you, Alex @alexiwobi.”
Founded in 2008 by Leon Mann and others, the Football Black List highlights Black talent and activism in football, celebrating players who lead both on and off the pitch.
