Iwobi Praises Fulham’s Fighting Spirit After Narrow Win Over Sunderland

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi believes Fulham fully deserved all three points after their hard-fought 1–0 victory over Sunderland in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.

The game appeared destined to end goalless despite Fulham’s dominance, until Raúl Jiménez struck late, converting a brilliant cross from fellow Nigerian Samuel Chukwueze. The decisive goal sealed Fulham’s fifth league win of the season, boosting their climb up the table.

Reflecting on the match, Iwobi admitted it was a tense afternoon:
“We created so many chances today. It was almost one of those games where you wonder if it will ever go in,” he said.
“Credit to the lads, we kept on believing, and thank God one of them went in.”

Opinion: A Win That Reflects Fulham’s New Identity

Fulham may not always dazzle, but this win highlights something far more important—belief, patience, and maturity. Earlier seasons might have seen them panic or settle for a draw, but Marco Silva’s squad now understands how to grind out results.

Iwobi’s comments capture the spirit of a team learning to trust the process—create chances, stay disciplined, and wait for the breakthrough. And with Chukwueze delivering crucial moments and Jiménez rediscovering confidence, Fulham suddenly look like a side capable of dreaming beyond mid-table survival.

If performances like this continue, fans may soon start whispering about European ambitions rather than relegation fears. For now, though, Fulham will happily take the win—and the belief that comes with it.