Nigerian winger Anayo Iwuala delivered a sensational performance as Al-Arabi SC cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Kuwait SC in the Crown Prince Cup final at the iconic Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, securing the club’s 10th title in the history of the competition.
The Super Eagles star was at the heart of Al-Arabi’s dominant display, tormenting the AFC Challenge League champions and reigning Crown Prince Cup holders with his pace, creativity, and relentless attacking threat throughout the encounter.
After a tightly contested first half, Al-Arabi finally broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when Mohammad Khaled powered home a brilliant header from a free-kick opportunity created after a foul on the electric Anayo Iwuala.
The moment perfectly reflected the winger’s influence on the game, as his constant pressure forced mistakes from the opposition defense.
Iwuala continued to dictate the tempo with dazzling runs and intelligent movement, inspiring his side as Al-Arabi tightened their grip on the final. Substitute Ali Khalaf doubled the lead in the 81st minute, finishing calmly to put the result beyond doubt before Zaid Qunbar added the third deep into stoppage time to complete a memorable night for the Green Giants.
The emphatic victory not only sealed another historic trophy for Al-Arabi but also further highlighted the growing importance of Anayo Iwuala within the squad. His outstanding display on one of the biggest stages in Kuwaiti football once again reignites conversations surrounding his return to the Nigeria national football team setup ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup.
With performances of this magnitude, many Nigerian football fans and pundits believe the dynamic winger has once again shown that he possesses the quality, experience, and match-winning ability needed to make a strong impact for the Super Eagles on the international stage.
Written by Charles Mayuku
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