Iwobi scores equalizer as Fulham overturns Farense 2-1 in Portugal pre-season
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored the equalizing penalty as Fulham came from behind to defeat Portuguese side Farense 2-1 in their final pre-season match on Saturday in Portugal. Iwobi confidently stepped up after Emile Smith Rowe was fouled inside the penalty area, calmly sending the goalkeeper the wrong way before drilling his spot-kick into the corner to draw Fulham level and swing momentum in their favor.
Buoyed by the equaliser, Fulham dominated the closing stages as they searched for a winner, and their persistence paid off in dramatic fashion just before full-time. In the 89th minute, Josh King was fouled inside the penalty area to hand the Cottagers another spot-kick, which Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz converted with confidence, firing into the same corner as Iwobi to complete the turnaround and seal victory for the Premier League club.
The result capped an encouraging pre-season for Fulham ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with Iwobi once again underlining his importance to the team. The Nigeria international enjoyed another impressive season last term, registering four goals and three assists in 29 Premier League appearances while establishing himself as one of Fulham’s most reliable performers, despite the club narrowly missing out on European qualification.
Having carried his impressive form into pre-season, Iwobi will now be aiming to maintain that momentum when Fulham begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign, as he looks to play an even bigger role in the club’s push for a return to European football. With the Super Eagles also preparing for upcoming fixtures, how might Iwobi's consistent club form translate to national team performance in the new season?