Super Eagles forwards Akor Adams and Alex Iwobi scored decisive goals for their respective clubs on Saturday, helping Venezia and Fulham secure important victories in the Italian Serie A and English Premier League. Adams scored the winner as Venezia defeated former Italian champions Napoli 1-0, while Iwobi’s first-half strike earned Fulham a 1-0 home victory over Hull City, giving the London club their first Premier League win of the season.
The goals provided a timely boost for the Nigerian internationals, whose contributions proved decisive in closely contested encounters. Adams was the difference between Venezia and Napoli, finding the net in the 49th minute to secure all three points for his side. The Nigerian forward delivered at a crucial moment in the contest, breaking the deadlock shortly after the restart and giving Venezia the advantage against one of Italy’s leading clubs.
Napoli pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past the hosts, who held on to protect their lead and claim a significant victory. Akor Adams sinks Napoli [Credit: Venezia FC X Page]The result offers Venezia encouragement as they seek to build momentum in the league, while Adams will hope to maintain his influence in attack as the season progresses.
For the Super Eagles forward, the match-winning contribution further strengthens his growing importance to his club. In England, Iwobi scored the only goal as Fulham defeated Hull City 1-0 at home to register their first Premier League victory of the season. The midfielder struck in the 33rd minute, providing the breakthrough Fulham needed after a difficult opening to their campaign.
Before Saturday’s encounter, Fulham had failed to win any of their six league matches, drawing two and losing four. Iwobi’s goal ended that run and earned the team three valuable points.