Nigerian trio, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze has reacted to the defeat in opposition to Everton on the weekend, Softfootball stories.
The Toffees received 2-0 in opposition to Fulham in a keenly contested match on the Hill Dickinson stadium after dropping their final residence recreation 3-0 in opposition to Tottenham. Fulham dropped to fifteenth on the premier league desk with 11 factors after the loss whereas Everton moved into thirteenth with 15 factors after 11 matches to this point this season.
In an interview after the encounter shared through the official X deal with of Kelechi Anyikude, working with SportyTV. Iwobi stated:
Not the outcome we needed to have going into the worldwide break however I believe this worldwide break will come and we are going to take our time to chill off and are available again once more even stronger.
Chukwueze, who joined Fulham on switch deadline in the summertime, performed as a striker within the recreation in opposition to Everton and he revealed that it’s not unusual to him as he represented Villareal in some matches because the entrance man. He added:
We simply preserve coaching laborious and concentrate on the subsequent recreation. I performed as a striker after I was in Villarreal and it was good however at this time, I used to be searching for the ball however its okay. Its a part of the sport after they want somebody to be in that place, you must step up but it surely was a tough one to take. So, I believe, we’ve got to concentrate on the subsequent recreation.
Tremendous Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey was extra reserved and spoke calmly after the defeat. Right here is the video of the interview as shared by the identical medium above.
Good linking up with my brothers @alexanderiwobi, @calvinbassey and chukwuezesamuel8 after the Everton vs Fulham match. Commiserations on the outcome guys 🙏.
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Interviewing my brothers as a Premier League accredited journalist for @SportyTV_ hits completely different 👌🏾. Native Man is glad… pic.twitter.com/Tb2RIlcx8a— Dr. Kelechi Anyikude (@KelechiAFC) November 9, 2025
The trio have been invited by the Tremendous Eagles supervisor, Eric Chelle for the all-important World Cup play-offs in opposition to Gabon this month. Nigeria completed second behind South Africa in Group C and might want to undergo the play-offs to achieve the Mundial whereas Bafana Bafana picked the automated ticket.
Cameroon and DR Congo will contest within the second play-off match and the winner will play both Nigeria or Gabon within the ultimate. And the winners will signify Africa on the earth play-off from the place two groups will qualify for the World Cup to be hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada.
