Calvin Bassey was on the scoresheet for the first time this season, while Samuel Chukwueze provided a superb assist and Alex Iwobi also featured as Fulham secured a 3–2 away victory over Burnley in an English Premier League clash.
Fulham showed resilience and attacking quality at Turf Moor, edging a thrilling contest to claim all three points.
Bassey’s goal marked a significant moment for the Nigerian defender, opening his account for the campaign.
Chukwueze once again caught the eye with his creativity, delivering a brilliant assist that underlined his growing influence, while Iwobi’s involvement added energy and experience to Fulham’s performance.
The win boosts Fulham’s league position and continues a strong run of form, with Nigerian internationals playing key roles in the side’s success.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
