Iwobi and Chukwueze Nominated for Fulham Goal of the Season Award Amid Loan Uncertainty

Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze have been nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award, with fans now voting to select the winner from a 15-goal shortlist compiled by the club.

Iwobi earned his nomination for a strike against Manchester City, while Chukwueze’s entry came from a goal against Tottenham Hotspur. According to reports, Chukwueze is considered a strong favourite for the accolade, having scored from inside the box in a standout moment from Fulham’s Premier League campaign.

Fulham Football Club announced on May 30, 2026 via their official social media channels that voting had opened for both the Goal of the Season and Player of the Season awards, inviting supporters to have their say on the club’s standout individual moments from the 2025/26 season.

Both players have been recognised for their contributions throughout the campaign at Craven Cottage, with their nominations reflecting the impact each has made in the Premier League this term. Fulham supporters now face the challenge of choosing between the two Nigerian stars and a range of other nominated strikes from across the season.

The recognition comes, however, amid uncertainty over Chukwueze’s long-term future at the club. Fulham have reportedly decided against pursuing a permanent transfer for the 26-year-old winger, with sources suggesting the Cottagers were unwilling to meet AC Milan’s €24 million asking price. As a result, Chukwueze is expected to return to the San Siro when his loan spell concludes.

Chukwueze joined Fulham on loan from AC Milan, having originally moved to the Italian club from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 in a deal reported to be worth around €35 million. His time at Craven Cottage has offered him renewed prominence in the Premier League, and his goal against Manchester City stands as one of the more memorable individual moments in Fulham’s season regardless of how the transfer situation is resolved.

Iwobi, who joined Fulham permanently from Everton in 2023, has been a consistent presence in Marco Silva’s midfield and has continued to develop as one of the more reliable Nigerian players in English top-flight football. His nomination adds further weight to the argument that the club’s Nigerian contingent has been among its most influential performers this season.

The outcome of the fan vote will be determined in the coming days, with the winner set to be announced by the club. Whether Chukwueze remains at Fulham beyond the current campaign or returns to Milan, his contribution to the club’s 2025/26 season has been formally acknowledged through this nomination.