Photo: Calvin Bassey makes priceless reaction as Iwobi scores Puskás-worthy goal against Wolves

Super Eagles' Calvin Bassey featured for Fulham FC in their disappointing defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey was full of admiration for Alex Iwobi’s spectacular goal in their Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian international curled a stunning left-footed effort into the top corner in the 20th minute, giving Fulham fans a moment to savour despite the eventual outcome of the game.

In a photo shared by ESPN Africa, Bassey was visibly astonished by the brilliance of his compatriot’s strike. The defender held his head in disbelief as the ball hit the net, perfectly capturing the awe inspired by Iwobi’s moment of magic.

Bassey’s stunned reaction quickly gained attention on social media and stood out as one of Fulham’s brightest moments on an otherwise tough evening.

After the match, Fulham manager Marco Silva praised Iwobi’s goal but lamented how the game slipped away from his side.

“We started the game like we should, on the front foot, trying to command like we normally do. We created some chances even before the great goal we scored,” Silva said.

However, Wolves proved too strong, with Matheus Cunha delivering a standout performance, scoring twice and providing an assist.

His first goal in the 31st minute cancelled out Iwobi’s opener, and his second—a spectacular long-range strike—sealed Wolves’ dominance late in the game.

This post was last modified on November 24, 2024 11:03 am

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Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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