In Chelsea’s 3:2 victory over Fulham in their opening match of the 2026/27 EPL season, Nigerian Super Eagles player Calvin Bassey captained the side.
Bassey received significant praise from Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa for his solid performances in the lead-up to the season, demonstrating both leadership and consistency.
Despite Chelsea initially leading 3:1, Fulham managed to finish the match with a score of 3:2.
Softfootball outlined the key moments of the match:
- João Pedro – 1′ scored the first goal for Chelsea.
- Josh King – 23′ equalised for Fulham shortly after Chelsea took the lead.
- Morgan Rogers – 41′ put Chelsea back in the lead.
- Cole Palmer – 49′ extended Chelsea’s advantage to 3:1.
- Gonzalo García – 54′ reduced the deficit for Fulham to 3:2.
Chelsea managed to maintain their lead to secure three points, with Calvin Bassey’s leadership being a notable highlight from the game.
