Nigerian international and Fulham playmaker Alex Iwobi has write his name into Premier League history, he becomes the first Nigerian player to record over 30 goals and 30 assists in the English Premier League top flight.
Iwobi’s milestone came during a fantastic display from five-goal thriller at Craven Cottage, where he played a key role in Fulham’s dramatic 3-2 victory over runway league leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
The mieldfieder has a standout performance with a display that thrilled fans and confounded the opposition.
The 28-year-old Nigerian midfielder opened the scoring with his eighth goal of the season before setting up the decisive match-winner with a perfectly weighted assist.
Iwobi’s latest achievement lifted his career tally in the Premier League to 34 goals and 30 assists, this an unprecedented feat for any Nigerian player in the league.
Liverpool arrived in West London with an unbeaten away record this season, but their run came to an end as Fulham’s intensity and Iwobi’s brilliance proved too much.
Alongside Iwobi is the fellow Nigerian and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey , who also delivered a spectacular performance to help secure the famous win.
The victory pushed West London side to eighth on the table, which keeps their hopes of European qualification alive. This achievement also marked a continuation of Iwobi’s brilliance performance since the beginning of the season, which has seen the Nigerian mieldfieder grow from a dependable player into a true match-winner.
As Liverpool recalibrate in the wake of their defeat, Iwobi’s historic achievement underscores the growing impact of Nigerian talent on the global stage.
With each game, the Super Eagles players is proving he’s not just making name but writing history and also rewriting the narrative and perspective for Nigerian footballers in Europe
