“Kedu?” Super Eagles Stars Bassey, Iwobi Welcome Chukwueze to Fulham in Igbo Language, Video
- Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze joined Fulham FC from AC Milan on the deadline day of the summer transfer on September 1
- The UEFA Europa League winner is getting all the support from his teammates Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey
- The trio are expected to reunite during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa
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Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze has completed his move to English Premier League side Fulham FC for €25 million.
The 26-year-old joins Craven Cottage on loan for the 2025/26 season, with an option to make a permanent move.
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The 2025 Unity Cup winner failed to make an impact with the Rossoneri after falling out of coach Massimiliano Allegri's plan in the Serie A.
The 2023 La Liga Africa MVP player had a successful stint with Villareal (5 years), where he scored 37 goals and 29 assists in 207 matches for the Yellow Submarine, per Brila.
Chukwueze expressed delight at joining the EPL club, promising to give his best immediately after the international break, per Fulham. He said:
“I’m so happy to be here. It’s an amazing club. It feels like home, because I have my people around me.
“I feel at home already, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Bassey, Iwobi welcome Chukwueze
The duo of Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi have officially welcomed Samuel Chukwueze to Fulham.
Watch the video below:
In a viral post on X, the Super Eagles players told the winger that the club jersey looks perfect on him, and they are going to be sharing the same seat when the Premier League resumes action. Calvin Bassey said:
"The kit looks nice on you, welcome my bro. Let me add Alex, one second. Your seat is next to us, we have your seat prepared."
Alex Iwobi said:
"Where are you? The jersey looks good one you. What number are you going to take? I'll see you in Nigeria bro."
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Mixed reactions trail Chukwueze's move
Football fans said Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey influenced the decision of Samuel Chukwueze to join the club.
A X user wrote that he is rooting for Fulham during the 2025/26 season, while others said Nigerians are taking over The Cottagers.
@AndStillBoxing said:
"No other club comes close to the vibes these 3 will bring."
@DannoUtd wrote:
"I bet Iwobi and Bassey had some influence on his decision."
@TheFPLManual added:
"Three Naija boys at Fulham. Init FC taking over 🇳🇬🦅"
In an X post, 49th Street listed Nigerian players who have played or are playing for Fulham:
@Delly_Manna said:
"Fulham collected 1 point from me, Var assisted chelsea, i'd be rooting for them against top sides so they can dock points as well. Naija go run am."
@freddyrov wrote:
"See as I dey smile like mumu for work with this video, our very own Umuahia big name, Ugba Na Nkata, Bends road to Fulham. Big ups man."
@Adx0G added:
"Walahi Iwobi wa trolling when he asked which number he was gonna take, that reaction would have been different if he said 11😂."
@sacredsaintmj said:
"This is nice to watch, calm and chaotic at the same time.
"Fulham might soon find out that having 3 Naija boys in the dressing room is not something they may be prepared for. The kind thing wey dem go show the rest of the team enh 😂😂."
Chukwueze builds ₦400 million mansion for father
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze has built a mansion worth over ₦465 million for his Reverend John Nkasiobi Chukwueze in their hometown in Bende LGA of Abia State.
Taking his philanthropy a step further, Chukwueze also empowered 20 youths with tricycles, popularly known as Keke Napep, worth over ₦65 million in Okoko Item.
Source: Legit.ng
