Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played all 90 minutes as Fulham edged Tottenham 2-0 in Sunday’s Premier League game. Iwobi, who was making his 29th appearance, has netted seven goals and bagged four assists this ongoing season for Fulham. His Nigerian compatriot was making his 28th appearance and has scored one … Read more
Fulham wing-back Ryan Sessegnon has disclosed that the team’s victory over Tottenham is not about revenge. Recall that Sessegnon netted the second goal to help Fulham seal a vital three points against Spurs. Reacting after the game, Sessegnon insisted that victory over Tottenham today wasn’t about revenge. “It’s amazing, especially the way we won it. … Read more
Calvin Bassey has said it is important for Fulham to focus on their upcoming Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion. Fulham defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 away in their last away fixture. Marco Silva’s side will be desperate to record another win on the road when they are hosted by Brighton at the American … Read more
Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire were reportedly absent from Manchester United training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 clash against Real Sociedad on Thursday. Both players were substituted in Sunday’s FA Cup loss to Fulham at home in the fifth round. According to BBC Sport as reported by Daily Express, Maguire … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has condemned racist abuse targeted at Calvin Bassey following Fulham’s win against Manchester United at the Old Trafford on Sunday. Fulham won the Emirates FA Cup clash 4-3 on penalities. Bassey opened scoring for the Whites late in the first half. The 25-year-old was subjected to racist and homophobic abuse … Read more
Calvin Bassey has praised goalkeeper Bernd Leno for his crucial role in Fulham’s Emirates FA Cup fifth round win over Manchester United. The Whites defeated Ruben Amorim’s side 4-3 on penalities to secure a place in the quarter-final. Both teams battled to a 1-1 draw after extra time. Leno made two saves in the shootout … Read more
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey was on target as Fulham defeated Manchester United via penalty shootouts in Sunday’s FA Cup at Old Trafford. His Nigerian compatriot Alex Iwobi was subbed off in the 107rh minute for Ryan Sessegnon. However, the cup holders were dumped out of the competition on Sunday following a 1-1 draw after … Read more
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has revealed the reason behind his decision to play for Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. Bassey was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, but moved to England as a child. The 25-year-old was eligible to play for Italy, Nigeria or England at the international level. In 2021, the former Leicester City player committed … Read more
Fulham head coach, Marco Silva, has disclosed that he benched Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi against Wolves to give other players playing time. Recall that the Nigerian international came on as a substitute in the second half, in Fulham’s 2-1 wi over Wolves in Tuesday’s Premier League game. Speaking with the club’s website, Silva stated … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi says he’s confident Fulham will qualify for Europe at the end of the Premier League season. The Nigerian international, who is enjoying one of his best seasons with the club, has netted seven goals and bagged three assists this ongoing season for Fulham. Speaking Fulham Fix Podcast, Iwobi stated that … Read more