Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze have returned to London following their involvement with the Tremendous Eagles throughout the worldwide break.
The trio featured in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday in Uyo, which sealed the crew’s place within the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs.
For the primary time in historical past, three Fulham gamers began a match for Nigeria, with supervisor Eric Chelle naming Iwobi, Bassey, and Chukwueze in his beginning lineup.
Bassey performed the total 90 minutes, Iwobi was substituted two minutes from time, whereas Chukwueze was taken off at half-time after selecting up a knock and changed by Olakunle Olusegun.
With Fulham set to face Arsenal this weekend within the Premier League, the gamers wasted no time returning to the English capital after worldwide obligation.
The membership confirmed through its official social media handles that each one three gamers have rejoined the squad and took half in a lightweight restoration session, which included work on the stationary bike.
Supervisor Marco Silva was additionally seen talking with Chukwueze throughout coaching, as followers await an replace on the winger’s health. Additional info is anticipated on Friday when Silva addresses the media in his pre-match press convention.
Fulham will host Premier League leaders Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday, because the London aspect look to construct momentum and safe a robust consequence at house.
