Despite his rise to fame being unprecedented, Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the Africa’s youth player of the year award and he’s also made the bench for Africa’s team of the year.

Three players were nominated with him and but he us proud at Arsenal and won the award.

Male Youth Player of the Year
Alex IWOBI (Nigeria and Arsenal)
Eric AYIAH (Ghana and Charity FC)
Sandra OWUSU-ANSAH (Ghana and Supreme Ladies)

He took to his instagram page with his stunning wag to celebrated the award.

Well done to my baby! Youth player of the year 2016 in Africa! 🙏🏽 #morelife #proud 🏆❤❤

A photo posted by CLARISSE JULIETTÈ (@clarissejuliette) on Jan 5, 2017 at 1:37pm PST