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Sunday Oliseh, a former Nigeria international, has expressed admiration for the performance of Super Eagles’ Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi in Fulham’s thrilling 2-1 victory against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Oliseh lauded the pivotal contributions of Bassey and Iwobi, emphasizing their maturity and impact in the game, which saw Raul Jiménez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid secure the win for Fulham, despite a goal from Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.
In a post-match tweet, Oliseh commended the duo’s discipline and significant roles in overcoming a seemingly fatigued Arsenal, showcasing optimism for the upcoming AFCON tournament. He tweeted, “Extremely impressed by the maturity and discipline exhibited by Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi against Arsenal. Their decisive roles were encouraging for the AFCON. Well done!”
The commendation from Oliseh underscores the growing influence of Nigerian talent in top-tier international football and highlights the promising prospects for the Super Eagles ahead of major competitions.