Sports News of Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Nigerian international Alex Iwobi produced a remarkable performance in Fulham's 3-2 defeat against West Ham United, with his individual performance making for sensational viewing.
The 28-year-old netted a brace against the Hammers at the London Stadium in the Premier League, but his efforts were not enough as his side fell short after 90 minutes.
Individual errors from Andreas Pereira and Bernd Leno proved costly, as West Ham capitalized on the mistakes to give Graham Potter a victory in his first game at the helm for the Hammers.
Tomáš Souček also found the back of the net for the home side, ensuring that Iwobi's brace only counted for a consolation.
Alex Iwobi's brace takes his goals and assists tally in the Premier League this season to seven goals and three assists, the most he has managed in a single Premier League campaign.
Iwobi also achieved another remarkable feat by marking his 274th Premier League appearance, surpassing Nwankwo Kanu's record of 273.
The former Arsenal man has become the second Nigerian with the most Premier League appearances, behind only former Newcastle United forward Shola Ameobi.