In Saturday’s Premier League game, Fulham pulled off a remarkable victory against Manchester United, with goals from Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey sealing a memorable win at Old Trafford.
Fresh from their success at the AFCON tournament, Iwobi and Bassey displayed what they are made of, propelling Fulham to success under the guidance of manager Marco Silva, Footballrover reports.
The match marked Fulham’s first away win in over six months, making it a significant achievement for the team.
Despite a sluggish start from United, Fulham dominated proceedings, with Bassey opening the scoring with a powerful strike early in the second half, marking his debut Premier League goal.
The Red Devils managed to pull one back late in the game through Harry Maguire, but it was Iwobi who had the final say, securing victory for Fulham with a clinical finish.
The defeat dealt a blow to United’s aspirations, leaving them trailing in the race for a top-four finish.
With the gap widening, manager Erik ten Hag faces a daunting task to revive their Champions League hopes.
For Iwobi and Bassey, it was a memorable outing at the Theatre of Dreams, where they displayed their prowess on the big stage and reaffirmed their status as key players for Fulham.
Many Super Eagles supporters will undoubtedly be curious as to what went wrong during the 2023 AFCON final match with the host nation, Ivory Coast.
However, the win moves Fulham up to 12th place with 32 points, and they will now likely play Brighton on Saturday.
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