Add Iwobi Open on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Actually Helped Him
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<br>Alex Iwobi is talking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has helped his football in what he views as his best start to a [Premier League](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/daily-trust-newspaper/) season so far.<br>
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<br>'Yeah, that in fact plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>'My papa's in the house and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got bored and didn't wish to cut it off so I believed let's do something various that no one else has. I literally informed the hairdresser to 'express yourself' but not too wild. It's wild due to the fact that it's red and purple at the moment however I like it. My father's accepted it now so I'm easy.'<br>
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<br>It's a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal launching under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<br>
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<br>Iwobi insists that he's always had the mindset of sensation like there's more to life than football but has only revealed himself more in recent years, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing singles and releasing his charitable foundation, [Project](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/sahara-reporters/) 17.<br>
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<br>'It's constantly been my pastime to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's only recently that I've been expressing myself a lot more, to show people that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he says.<br>
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<br>Alexi Iwobi has actually made his best start to a Premier League season with five goals in 15 matches<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old says his multi-coloured braids have actually added to his on-pitch improvement<br>
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<br>It's a plain contrast from the short-haired teenager who made his debut under Arsene Wenger<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work eliminated as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in London feeding 100 families for Christmas as part of Project 17.<br>
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<br>For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his hometown, where everything will be totally free in a regional grocery store.<br>
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<br>'You understand what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense game however whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.<br>
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<br>'In your home I was raised in, my dad naturally simply returned. To individuals in Nigeria, to his household and even people in the street - he would just buy bottles of water and offer them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and dad are has inspired me to offer to others, whether they are fortunate or less fortunate. With the I am in, I feel like it's just right with the impact I have that I return also.'<br>
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<br>Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi thinks is the secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has actually currently scored more goals than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is just two points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<br>
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<br>'As a youngster you want to do your best to impress the supervisor and want everyone to know you are completely focused on football. But it (liberty) includes age, being totally free and not being pressed about negative comments. If it's positive, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.<br>
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<br>'You have to be strong mentally. Players do well when they're confident and with me, feeling great to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I practically feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it really plays a part.'<br>
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<br>One of those individuals that backs him is Marco Silva, who signed Iwobi for ₤ 35M at Everton from Arsenal in 2019, and didn't think twice when he had the chance to bring him back to London on Deadline Day last year. After his brace versus Brighton recently, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League so far' and he concurs.<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old will feed 100 households on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<br>
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<br>Iwobi firmly insists that he's always had the frame of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football<br>
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his launching song 'Don't Shoot' and in November [released](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/tv-stations/channels-tv-news/) a follow-up 'What's Luv?'<br>
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<br>'I have actually been associated with a lot of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have been working well. You could say it's my best start to the season - I just need to keep it going and make certain it's my best season. That's the objective' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for providing him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's nice to have a supervisor who offers you the confidence to do that,' he states.<br>
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his launching tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is described as an event of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing mixed with Rap".<br>
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<br>It's also a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season because 2003-04.<br>
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<br>'I do not get it on in the dressing space however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't help himself, Iwobi reveals.<br>
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<br>'He is tapping the supervisor to listen to the tune. The very first time he (Silva) heard 'What's Luv?' he was just vibing like, 'is this Alex?' and Calvin resembled 'yes it's Alex!' He stated it wasn't bad. I know the very first time he didn't comprehend what was stated but he took pleasure in the beat. So it's a win-win.<br>
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<br>'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having good feedback from the group - even the people who do not speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing too,' includes Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Silva's strategy at Everton was to construct around the midfielder however he was sacked 4 months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez barely played him at all.<br>
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<br>Iwobi would take a trip across the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in camouflage to enjoy his football again. Now that pleasure has been found after his ₤ 22M relocation in 2015.<br>
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<br>'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's certainly assisting us this season. We have actually been having group meals and bonding and that's brought a lot of togetherness, states Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Marco Silva initially signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield<br>
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<br>'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to eat. We arranged a trip to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), returned then went again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We seem like we're prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'<br>
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<br>Another team meal is arranged for midweek ahead of a run of three games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wishes to take us out. That's another little free food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly good. It resembles one big family.'<br>
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<br>But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal last week and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola had lots of credit for Fulham.<br>
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<br>'It reveals we have the capability to take on anyone. We are not scared. Hopefully it will be the very same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.<br>
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<br>Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders might well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing space.<br>
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