By: Monsurah Olatunji
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has expressed Fulham’s strong determination to secure a European spot in this season’s Premier League.
The team has been in exceptional form, remaining unbeaten in their last seven games, which includes a notable victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and a hard-fought draw against Liverpool at Anfield.
Despite having not finished higher than 10th in the Premier League since the 2011/12 season, Fulham currently sit in eighth place, just six points behind the Champions League qualification spots.
Iwobi, one of the team’s most influential players, has been pivotal in several key moments, whether operating in midfield or on the flanks.
“We have the players, and I haven’t played in Europe in a long time, so it’s a dream I want to achieve again,” Iwobi told BBC. “We’re not scared of no one. We’re confident that we can compete against anyone and take three points. The sky’s the limit.”
The 28-year-old midfielder has been a constant presence for Fulham this season, contributing either a goal or an assist against seven different teams, including Leicester City, Newcastle United, Everton, Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, and Brighton & Hove.
With their current momentum, Iwobi and Fulham are determined to remain in the hunt for European qualification as the season progresses.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career 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.
