Luton Town and their Nigeria-eligible stars endured a painful farewell against Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey after a six-goal thriller.
It was a bittersweet farewell for Luton Town's Nigerian contingent as they succumbed to a 4-2 defeat against Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey's Fulham.
The Hatters, featuring Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo, were unable to prevent their Nigeria-eligible teammates Iwobi and Bassey from inspiring Fulham to a comprehensive victory on the final day of the Premier League season.
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Alex Iwobi melts hearts with ‘adorable’ family photos from Fulham’s last home game of the 2023/24 season
Iwobi posed with members of his family at Fulham’s final home game of the Premier League season.
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Iwobi, Bassey end Hatters
Iwobi and Bassey were in inspired form, leading the charge as the Cottagers condemned Luton to a return to the Championship in style.
The Hatters had fought valiantly, but ultimately, the quality and experience of Iwobi and Bassey proved too much to handle on the day.
As the final whistle blew, it was a difficult moment for Luton's Nigerian players, who now face the prospect of dropping back down to the second tier, while their international teammates celebrated a successful campaign in the top flight.
The result serves as a reminder of the talent and impact that Nigerian players can have in the Premier League, with Iwobi and Bassey leading the way for Fulham in this thrilling encounter.
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