Two Super Eagles players are in contention for Fulham’s end of season individual honour, with Iwobi picking up a rare double nomination from a 15 goal shortlist.
Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze have both been nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award, as reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng. The Cottagers whittled down their candidates to 15 goals, and two Nigerian internationals are firmly in the conversation to take the prize.
Iwobi is the standout name on the list, earning not one but two nominations. The 30 year old midfielder was put forward for his composed side-footed finish against Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage in March, a strike from outside the box that left goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario with no chance. He also earned a second nod for a goal against Manchester City earlier in the campaign.
His effort against Spurs was widely praised at the time. Fulham boss Marco Silva called it one of the best goals he’d seen from Iwobi, saying the midfielder is at his best when he picks a corner and hits it with conviction. The goal capped a dominant display in which Iwobi created four chances and won every duel he contested in a 2-1 home win.
Chukwueze’s Big Night Against City
Chukwueze is nominated for his contribution in the five-goal thriller against Manchester City in December, one of the most memorable nights at Craven Cottage this season. Coming off the bench in the second half with City leading 5-1, the winger scored twice in six minutes to drag Fulham back to 4-5 in a game that ended that way but showcased his sheer ability to hurt top opposition.
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His two goals that night were both left footed first time finishes from inside the box, clinical and assured. Chukwueze spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Craven Cottage from Serie A club AC Milan, and the move has revived his career after a difficult spell at the San Siro where he managed only eight goals in 70 appearances. Fulham were reportedly keen to trigger the purchase option on his contract, which was set at around €24 million.
Nigeria’s Presence at Craven Cottage
The dual nominations underline just how much Nigerian talent has shaped Fulham’s 2025/26 campaign. Iwobi registered four Premier League goals and three assists in 22 league appearances, while Chukwueze ended the season with three goals and four assists from 20 matches. For a player who arrived on deadline day in September without a pre-season, those numbers are a genuine reflection of quality.
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The winner of the award will be decided by fan votes. With Iwobi holding two nominations against the rest of the shortlist, the Super Eagles veteran has a genuine advantage. Whether supporters reward the technique of his Spurs goal or his cool finish against City will make for an interesting split in the voting.
Chukwueze’s candidacy is also compelling. His double off the bench against the champions in a match Fulham lost 5-4 had the kind of drama that sticks in the memory, and fans who witnessed that comeback will find it hard to look past him. Super Eagles followers who want to keep tabs on both players ahead of Nigeria’s June friendlies can check out the Bet9ja welcome bonus while planning their bets.
Two nominees, one prize, and a pair of Nigerian stars who gave Fulham supporters plenty to cheer about this season.
📌 Did You Know?
- Iwobi’s goal against Tottenham in March was his fourth Premier League goal of the season, equalling his tally from the entire 2024/25 campaign in fewer appearances.
- Chukwueze joined Fulham on transfer deadline day in September 2025, meaning he had no pre-season with the club before featuring in the Premier League.
- The Fulham vs Manchester City fixture in December 2025, in which Chukwueze scored his brace, finished 4-5 and is recorded as the highest-scoring match of the entire 2025/26 Premier League season.
- Chukwueze’s two goals against City came in the 72nd and 78th minutes, both left-footed first-time finishes from inside the box off back to back corners.
- Iwobi created a game leading four chances in the victory over Tottenham, completing all two of his attempted dribbles and winning all six duels he contested that afternoon.
- Arsenal won the 2025/26 Premier League title, their fourth in the top flight, meaning the campaign Iwobi and Chukwueze lit up at Fulham was one of the most competitive title races in recent memory.
- Chukwueze has earned 51 caps for the Super Eagles, while Iwobi has been capped over 60 times, making Fulham one of the most Nigeria-heavy squads in the Premier League during the 2025/26 season.
