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Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has applauded Alex Iwobi for his outstanding assist in Fulham’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the American Express Stadium.
The assist brought Iwobi’s goal contribution tally for the season to eleven seven goals and four assists in 33 matches across all competitions. However, Fulham’s lead was short-lived as Jan Paul van Hecke equalized with a header just six minutes later, and João Pedro sealed Brighton’s win with a late penalty.
Boyd, speaking on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, praised iwobi's contribution but highlighted Jiménez’s composed finish:
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"It's a top finish. The ball from Iwobi is good, but the finish is better. He chests the ball down before firing a left-footed strike into the back of the net," Boyd said.
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Iwobi, who has been a key performer for Fulham this season, was substituted in the 89th minute for Ryan Sessegnon. His form has earned him a spot in the Super Eagles' 39-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
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Editorial
Alex Iwobi continues to prove his value as one of Nigeria’s top creative midfielders, delivering key moments in big games. His ability to drive forward, create space, and provide accurate final balls is one of Fulham’s greatest attacking assets.
Iwobi played a crucial role in Raul Jiménez’s 35th-minute opener, carrying the ball from his half down the right flank before delivering a perfectly timed pass to the Mexican forward. Jiménez controlled it on his chest and finished with a low shot past Brighton’s goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen.
Despite Fulham’s inconsistent season, Iwobi has maintained a high level of performance, further his role in the Super Eagles’ squad. Nigeria will need his vision and creativity in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, where he could be a game changer against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Did You Know?
Iwobi has been directly involved in 11 goals this season, making him one of Fulham’s most productive players.
He previously played for Arsenal and Everton, before joining Fulham in 2023.
His assist against Brighton showcased his ability to transition quickly from defence to attack, a skill Nigeria will rely on in their World Cup qualifiers.
Brighton’s João Pedro has scored five penalties this season, making him one of the Premier League’s best penalty takers.
Fulham has struggled against top-half Premier League teams, losing four of their last five matches.