Premier League side, Fulham kicked off their pre-season campaign with a bang, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica thanks to a stunning strike from Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi.
The Super Eagles star scored the only goal of the game as Fulham edged out Benfica in the preseason friendly match on Friday evening, Footballrover reports.
The Nigerian midfielder stole the show at the packed Estádio Algarve, netting the decisive goal just 21 minutes into the match.
Iwobi’s clever combination play with American full-back Antonee Robinson proved too much for the Portuguese giants to handle.
Everything about this move. 🤌 pic.twitter.com/609rHiOJQ7
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 2, 2024
Both teams were hosted at the 30305 capacity Estádio Algarve, with Fulham coming out winners after the final whistle.
Iwobi’s continued brilliance proves why he’s one of Fulham’s key players.
Alex Iwobi, who was listed in the starting lineup, proved his impact on the game, even though he was later substituted and replaced by Martial Godo after 80 minutes of action.
Benfica struggled to find a way through the resolute Fulham defence, and despite their efforts, they were unable to mount a serious comeback.
It was a dominant performance from Fulham as they laid down a marker for the upcoming season.
An impressive victory to start camp. 🇵🇹
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— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 2, 2024
Next up for Fulham is a mouthwatering clash against Sevilla on Monday.
With Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke now plying their trade for the Spanish side, who would want to miss such a thrilling Super Eagles derby clash?
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