Iwobi Leads the Charge as Fulham Rock Liverpool
When Fulham needed leaders to rise against the mighty Liverpool, Alex Iwobi answered the call in bold, Nigerian fashion. Alongside Calvin Bassey, the Super Eagles duo helped engineer one of the most exciting wins of the Premier League season.
Yes — Iwobi shined as Fulham beat Liverpool 3–2 in a wild comeback win that has fans dreaming of Europe and Nigerians everywhere swelling with pride.
💫 Mac Allister Scores, But Fulham Fight Back
Liverpool struck first, with Alexis Mac Allister firing a world-class thunderbolt from distance. But that lead didn’t last long, and the real story began when Fulham — backed by the roar of Craven Cottage and some Naija fire — hit back.
Ryan Sessegnon equalized after a Pereira cross caused chaos, but the real turning point came through the relentless work of Iwobi and Fulham’s front line.
🦅 Iwobi’s Moment: Composed, Creative, CLUTCH
It started with a mistake from Andy Robertson. The Scottish defender’s nightmare continued when he tried to recover — but Iwobi was alert.
The Nigerian midfielder seized the loose ball, shot with venom, and watched as Robertson deflected it past Kelleher. Officially an own goal — but every Naija fan knows the truth: that was Iwobi’s goal, Iwobi’s impact, Iwobi’s brilliance.
Moments later, he was back at it again — delivering a perfectly timed looped ball to Rodrigo Muniz, who held off Van Dijk and slotted home Fulham’s third. Two goal contributions. One Nigerian maestro.
💪 Bassey Battles Salah, Holds the Line
Though Salah got the better of him once, Calvin Bassey showed grit. The Super Eagles defender stood toe-to-toe with the Egyptian king in a heated duel. He pressed high, covered ground, and disrupted Liverpool’s build-up with fearless physicality.
Despite one hiccup, Bassey’s energy and aggression were vital in keeping Liverpool from completing their comeback.
⚔️ Late Drama, But Fulham Hold On
Liverpool came back stronger in the second half. Luis Díaz pulled one back. Harvey Elliott hit the bar. Chiesa and Elliott were denied by a sharp Bernd Leno.
But Fulham — powered by the swagger of Iwobi and the tenacity of Bassey — held their ground. A 3–2 win. A statement performance. And for Nigerian fans? A proud moment.
Naija Match Recap
🦅 IDNN Man of the Match: Alex Iwobi
🧱 IDNN Wall of the Day: Calvin Bassey
⚽ Nigerian Impact:
2 goal contributions from Iwobi
90 minutes of hustle from Bassey
A victory for Fulham, a win for Naija pride
What This Means for Nigeria’s Stars
Alex Iwobi is hitting form again — just in time to lead Nigeria’s midfield in upcoming World Cup qualifiers. His vision, intelligence, and fight are unmatched.
Calvin Bassey is showing growth — from Rangers to Ajax, now to Premier League consistency. Naija’s backline just got stronger.
