Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has opened a temporary shop in East London in Canning Town where families in need can shop for groceries free of charge this Christmas season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Through his charitable initiative ‘Alexpress,’ the Fulham and Nigeria star has been giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents struggling to pay for their Christmas dinner.
He said while speaking with the BBC that his parents always gave back and he's in a position to do the same.
“This is where I was raised for my primary school education. People, families are going come in. They select a drink and the stuff for the house. There are different foods that they can take, and by the end of it, there is a turkey,” the 28-year-old said.
“‘Alexpress’ is a minimart to try to give out food to families that are not able to get food for Christmas. If I can help them celebrate Christmas, why not?
“Just seeing how my parents are, I have always seen them give back. And with that as my role models, I fill like when I am in a position I am today, or if I was in less position, I would try my best to give back and help the less fortunate and people who are not able to eat.”
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