Nigeria’s national team exploits cast a shadow over the FA Cup quarter-finals as Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey prepare for crucial matches on Saturday after a mixed international break marred by a disappointing World Cup qualifying draw against Zimbabwe.
London rivals Fulham and Crystal Palace will battle for a coveted FA Cup semi-final place in a tense quarter-final showdown at Craven Cottage. The match carries significant weight for both teams, who are yet to lift the prestigious trophy in their histories.
Fulham, buoyed by their dramatic penalty-kick victory over Manchester United in the previous round after a Bassey goal clinched a leveler, come into the match with renewed confidence. The team has won six of their last eight matches, including a commanding 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Iwobi and Bassey will be key players for Fulham. Iwobi has impressed this season with seven goals and four assists in 29 Premier League games, while Bassey has contributed one goal in 28 league appearances.
In the other quarter-final, Nottingham Forest’s Aina and Awoniyi will face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Forest, sitting third in the Premier League, will rely on Awoniyi to lead their attack, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo potentially resting top scorer Chris Wood due to injury concerns.
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