Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was among the goalscorers as Fulham came from behind to beat Portuguese side Farense 2-1 in their final pre-season fixture of the club’s training camp in Portugal on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Nigeria international produced another composed display in midfield and played a decisive role as Marco Silva’s side concluded their preparations with a confidence-boosting victory.
Fulham fell behind in the first half after Farense took the lead, but responded strongly after the break in search of an equaliser.
Iwobi restored parity after Emile Smith Rowe was brought down inside the penalty area, calmly stepping up to dispatch the resulting spot-kick into the corner with the goalkeeper left with no chance.
The goal shifted the momentum in Fulham’s favour as they pushed for a winner during the closing stages, with their persistence eventually paying off in the 89th minute when Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz fired into the same corner after Josh King was fouled inside the box, sealing a hard-fought win for the Premier League side.
The 30-year-old enjoyed a productive campaign last season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 29 Premier League appearances, and remained one of Fulham’s most consistent performers even as the club narrowly missed out on a European qualification spot.
With the new campaign fast approaching, Iwobi will be hoping to build on his strong pre-season form and continue playing a key role for Fulham in the 2026/27 season.
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