Alex Iwobi - AFCON
Fulham forward Alex Iwobi (29) is set for a spell away from the club after joining Nigerian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations. The international tournament is expected to sideline Bassey for at least three weeks, depending on how far Nigeria progress in the competition. (Source: Magpie 24/7)
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026.
Fulham head into tonight’s Carabao Cup Quarter-Final against us significantly weakened, with 6 key players officially ruled out.
— Magpie 24/7 (@Magpie24_7) December 17, 2025
Missing due to AFCON duty:
🇳🇬 Alex Iwobi
🇳🇬 Samuel Chukwueze
🇳🇬 Calvin Bassey
Missing due to injury/fitness:
🤕 Ryan Sessegnon (Hamstring)
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