"MOMENTS OF JOY CAN QUICKLY TURN INTO PAIN AND ANGUISH," ALEX IWOBI BREAKS SILENCE AFTER SUPER EAGLES AFCON DEFEAT

He wrote:

"Moments of joy can quickly turn into pain and anguish."

"As much as it's a part of football, we came for more. Our fans who shared these moments with us both in Cameroon and across the world deserved more!

"The beauty of the game is the next moment of jubilation is never too far around the corner.

"We will be back to fight for our nation, stronger.

We owe it to you and I owe it to myself.

Thank you for all the words of support and encouragement. It doesn't go unnoticed

Iwobi, who was sent off during Nigeria's knockout game against Tunisia, made the comment in a social media post on Tuesday 25 January.

Nigeria lost the game 1 - 0.