Alex Iwobi: Nigerian midfielder bags second Premier League assist in Fulham win

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered another standout performance for Fulham on Saturday, helping the Cottagers secure a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Playing at Selhurst Park, Iwobi was central to Fulham’s success, providing a brilliant assist for the second goal, which was expertly converted by Harry Wilson.

The 28-year-old has now registered two goals and two assists in 11 league appearances this season, continuing to make a significant impact for his new club.

Former Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe had earlier given Fulham the lead with a crucial goal just before the break, scoring in stoppage time of the first half.

The win lifted Fulham to seventh in the Premier League standings, with 18 points from 11 matches.

Fulham will next face Wolverhampton Wanderers when club football resumes following the international break, as Iwobi and his teammates look to build on their strong start to the season.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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