Alex Iwobi rounded off Fulham’s pre-season with a cool finish from the spot, helping Marco Silva’s side end their Portugal training camp on a winning note.
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi found the net as Fulham rounded off their pre-season preparations with a hard fought 2-1 comeback victory over Portuguese side Farense on Saturday.
Iwobi converted from the penalty spot as Marco Silva’s side recovered from a first-half setback to finish their training camp in Portugal on a winning note. Fulham were forced to chase the game after Farense took the lead before the break, but the Premier League side returned from the interval with greater intensity and began turning the pressure on their opponents.
Iwobi Keeps His Composure From The Spot
Their persistence was rewarded when Emile Smith Rowe was brought down inside the Farense penalty area, giving Fulham a route back into the game. Iwobi stepped up and showed nerves of steel, calmly sending the resulting spot-kick into the corner of the net and leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Fans keeping an eye on Fulham’s build-up to the new season can also follow fixtures and offers through the Bet9ja promotions page. (Betting advertisement, 18+ only)
The equaliser changed the complexion of the contest, with Fulham growing increasingly dangerous as they searched for a winner. Their late pressure paid off in the 89th minute when Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz fired home from another penalty after Josh King was fouled inside the box, sealing a morale-boosting victory.
Building Momentum For The New Season
For Iwobi, the goal provides another positive moment ahead of the new Premier League season and underlines his importance to Silva’s plans. The Nigeria international enjoyed a productive 2025/26 campaign, scoring four goals and registering three assists in 29 Premier League appearances, and will now look to carry his pre-season momentum into a Fulham side aiming to push higher up the table.
Did You Know?
- Alex Iwobi is the nephew of Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, one of the country’s most celebrated former players.
- He joined Arsenal’s academy at a young age and made his senior debut for the club in 2015 under Arsene Wenger.
- Iwobi won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2017 and later scored in the 2019 UEFA Europa League final, though Arsenal lost that match to Chelsea.
- Despite representing England at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 level, Iwobi chose to switch allegiance and made his senior Nigeria debut in 2015.
- In April 2024, he became the Nigerian player with the most minutes ever played in Premier League history, surpassing the previous record held by John Obi Mikel.
- Iwobi has also become the first Nigerian player to reach 300 Premier League appearances over the course of his Arsenal, Everton and Fulham career.
- Beyond football, Iwobi released his debut EP, “More To Life,” under the stage name ’17’ in 2026, blending Afrobeats and Afrowave sounds inspired by his Nigerian roots.
