In a gripping Carabao Cup clash, Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey faced disappointment as Fulham bowed out to Preston North End in a dramatic penalty shootout that saw a staggering 31 spot kicks taken.
The match ended 1-1, leading to the nail-biting shootout where Fulham fell 16-15.
Iwobi, who entered the fray as a substitute in the 77th minute, rose to the occasion, successfully converting two penalties. Meanwhile, Bassey remained on the bench, unable to contribute to Marco Silva’s side during the tense encounter.
In other news, Super Eagles midfielder Jo Aribo helped Southampton advance to the fourth round after their own thrilling penalty shootout victory, winning 6-5. Aribo played the full match and confidently scored his penalty, solidifying the Saints’ progression in the tournament.
