Fulham head coach Marco Silva has lauded Alex Iwobi following the Nigerian midfielder’s spectacular contribution to the club’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Iwobi doubled Fulham’s lead in the 34th minute with a sophisticated side-footed finish from outside the penalty area, marking his fourth Premier League goal of the 2025/26 season.
The strike was a highlight of a dominant first-half performance by the Cottagers, who managed to hold off a late Spurs surge to secure all three points. “It’s one of his best goals, he is capable of these types of things. He is stronger when he tries to choose a corner and make a strong pass,” Silva remarked during his post-match press conference, highlighting the 29-year-old’s technical precision and growing influence in the final third.
The victory moves Fulham into the top half of the Premier League table, further solidifying their push for European qualification as the season enters its final stretch. Iwobi, who has been in scintillating form since returning from international duty with the Super Eagles, was instrumental throughout the match, linking play effectively between the midfield and the attack.
According to him, that goal was a testament to the hard work Iwobi has put into his finishing during training sessions. “Alex has that quality; he sees the space and has the composure to execute. We’ve been encouraging him to take more of those shots from distance because we know the technique he possesses,” the manager added, noting that the midfielder is currently playing with a high level of confidence.
Despite the celebratory mood at Craven Cottage, the match was not without its tense moments, as Tottenham’s captain Son Heung-min pulled a goal back in the second half, leading to a frantic finish. However, Fulham’s defensive resilience, anchored by Joachim Andersen and Calvin Bassey, ensured that Iwobi’s “stunning strike” remained the decisive blow.
With this win, Fulham completes a rare season double over their London rivals, having also defeated them earlier in the campaign. The team now prepares for a challenging away fixture against Manchester City next weekend, where Silva will undoubtedly look to Iwobi to replicate his “magnificent” form against the defending champions.
