See what Nigerians are saying about Iwobi and Bassey after leading Fulham to victory against Manchester United.
Alex Iwobi's goal in injury time earned Fulham its only Old Trafford victory since 1963 against Manchester United on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
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Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey put Fulham in front but Harry Maguire appeared to have salvaged a point for the team in the very last minute of normal time.
However, Iwobi had the last word well into stoppage time with a well taken goal to give Fulham all three points.
Nigerians react as Iwobi and Bassey help Fulham to victory against Manchester United
Following the result of the game, Super Eagles of Nigeria stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey rose to the top of the trends.
Iwobi and Bassey were key players as the Super Eagles of Nigeria got to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Nigerians had mixed reactions to the goals for Fulham against Manchester United.
Some Nigerians lamented their contribution saying the goals ruined their betting tickets.
Others thought that Iwobi and Bassey made the country proud on the biggest stage,
There was some conversation about the Nigerians taking out the AFCON final loss to Ivory Coast on Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo.
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