Nigerian football talents Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze delivered impressive performances for Fulham. This happened during their thrilling 5-4 Premier League loss to Manchester City. The high-scoring match took place at Craven Cottage.

Manchester City visited west London, aiming to secure another crucial step towards their league title. They appeared set for an easy victory early on. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Tijjani Reijnders quickly doubled City’s advantage. Phil Foden then netted two goals, further extending their lead. A Sander Berge own goal also contributed, making the scoreline overwhelming.

With the score at 5-1, the game seemed decided. However, Fulham showed resilience and refused to surrender. Nigerian stars Iwobi and Chukwueze then transformed the match’s intensity. Before their individual brilliance, Emile Smith Rowe had offered a glimmer of hope. He scored a neat finish in first-half stoppage time. But truly, the second half belonged to Nigeria’s finest.

Alex Iwobi made his mark first, scoring Fulham’s second goal of the evening. This came in the 57th minute. His precise finish reignited the stadium’s atmosphere. The home crowd responded with a surge of renewed hope.

Samuel Chukwueze then entered the fray and truly electrified the stadium. He was introduced after the half-time break. Chukwueze made an instant impact. He scored in the 72nd minute with a calm, well-placed strike.

Just six minutes later, Chukwueze struck again. This second goal sent Craven Cottage into a wild frenzy. It dramatically reduced Manchester City’s lead to a single goal. With the score at 5-4, the roar from the fans was deafening. Fulham desperately pressed for an equalizer. This would have completed one of the Premier League’s most incredible comebacks.

Manchester City spent the closing minutes defending deeply. They cleared every ball that came into their penalty area. Fulham, meanwhile, relentlessly poured forward, seeking a leveler. Eight minutes of added time only intensified the already high tension. During this frantic period, Ryan Cherki received the match’s first yellow card in the 94th minute.