Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey has praised goalkeeper Bernd Leno for his heroics in Fulham's victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday, March 2.

The 25-year-old scored the opener on the stroke of halftime to give the Cottagers a 1-0 lead before the break.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes equalized in the 71st minute to force the game into extra time and eventually the penalty shootouts.

Fulham won 4-3 in the shootouts to progress to the quarterfinals after Bernd Leno saved two spot-kicks.

“He has been amazing. He has kept us in games so many times. He deserves the recognition,” Bassey told BBC.

“We’re buzzing, and we take each game as it comes. That’s the best way to take each game. Don’t get too down with the losses, and don’t let the wins get to your head.”

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