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Super Eagles and Fulham stars, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, were in high spirits following their training session as they engaged Spanish attacker, Adama Traore, in a wrestling bout, Soccernet.ng reports.
The trio have been involved in 24 goals for Marco Silva’s side in the English top-flight this season, fuelling a campaign that might see the Cottagers qualify for European competitions after nearly two decades.
Away from the football pitch, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have been making their personality shown via social media, showing they enjoy life away from the pitch.
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One such instance is a recent video that surfaced on the internet, as Alex Iwobi refereed a quick wrestling match that saw Adama Traoré defeat Calvin Bassey in a keenly contested affair. Watch the video here.
Adama Traore wins Calvin Bassey in a wrestling match to maintain his title Fulham’s strongest player.
Marco Silva won’t be happy with this video.
#fypシ゚ #fypシ゚viralシ #wrestling #AdamaTraore #CalvinBassey #fulham pic.twitter.com/0EPmVGa68g
— Oh’ Kelvin (@kelvinekerete) May 9, 2025
Bassey and Traore have been described by several Fulham players to be the dorks of the team as they possess immense upper body strength.
Calvin Bassey vs. Adama Traoré… ♂️
Fulham’s dressing room turned into a wrestling ring pic.twitter.com/0RdZFXYHPa
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) May 9, 2025
Fulham are currently 11th on the English Premier League table, and with six English teams headed to the UEFA Champions League next season, the Craven Cottage could witness European football once again.
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