Alex Iwobi misses Benin match due to positive Covid-19 result

Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi misses out on today’s AFCON qualifiers match against Benin Republic after testing positive to coronavirus.

The Everton forward was not listed in the match day squad and OmaSports can confirm he’s in isolation after contracting the virus.

He would take a second test and if the result remains positive, he would miss the game against Lesotho in Lagos.