Super Eagles duo Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi delivered standout performances on Tuesday night as Fulham narrowly lost 5–4 to Manchester City in an explosive Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Despite Fulham falling behind early and trailing 5–1 at one point, the Nigerian pair sparked a dramatic second-half revival that nearly stunned the former champions.
Alex Iwobi had earlier given Fulham hope with a superb long-range strike in the 57th minute, beating the keeper with precision and technique to make it 5–2.
Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench and immediately transformed the game, scoring twice in the second half to drag Fulham back into contention.
The winger struck in the 72nd and 78th minutes, both finishes showcasing his trademark pace, agility and sharp movement in the box.
His goals reduced the deficit to 5–4 and brought the home crowd to life, as Fulham suddenly looked capable of pulling off one of the season's shock results.
With both players finding form at the same time, Nigeria’s national team setup will be encouraged by their sharpness ahead of international duties.
Uche Dozie