Ranked: Alex Iwobi's top 10 Nigerian food

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi recently engaged his fans by ranking his favourite Nigerian foods in a fun TikTok video as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria. 

With his culinary preferences now public, here’s a look at his top ten Nigerian dishes, along with his thoughts on some of them.

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• Dodo

Iwobi places dodo (fried plantain) at the top of his list, declaring, “Dodo? Plantain goes with everything.” This beloved side dish is a staple in many Nigerian meals.

• Pounded Yam and Egusi

Coming in second, Iwobi refers to this classic combination as a "recovery" meal, highlighting its comforting and satisfying qualities.

• Jollof Rice

Jollof rice, often regarded as the quintessential Nigerian dish, ranks third. Iwobi states, “You can’t go wrong with Jollof rice,” emphasising its popularity and versatility.

• Chin Chin

This crunchy snack takes the fourth spot on Iwobi's list as one of his ‘go-to snacks’. Chin chin is a favourite treat for many Nigerians, enjoyed at parties and gatherings.

• Efo Riro

A delicious spinach stew, efo riro completes the top five. Its rich flavours make it a beloved dish among fans of Nigerian cuisine.

• Fufu

Ranked sixth, Iwobi acknowledges fufu but does not express strong enthusiasm for it, indicating it’s not his favourite.

• Suya

The spicy meat skewer known as suya comes in at seventh place. Iwobi believes it should rank higher, stating that “Suya should be above fufu for me.”

• Moi Moi

This steamed bean pudding made it to eighth place on Iwobi's list but did not receive any specific comments from him.

• Akara

The fried bean cakes known as akara are ranked ninth, with Iwobi candidly admitting, “I am not a fan,” showing his personal taste preferences.

• Frejon

Finally, frejon (a coconut rice dish) rounds out the list in tenth place. Iwobi dismisses it entirely, saying, “I don’t even know what that is. I’ll put that 10th; I’d never had that before.”

Iwobi’s rankings not only show his personal favourites but also a reminder of the rich diversity of Nigerian cuisine.