Calvin Bassey has expressed his pride after scoring his first goal of the season, securing Fulham a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
The Nigerian defender netted the decisive goal, helping Marco Silva’s side claim an important win.
Speaking to Fulham’s official website, Bassey shared his joy at silencing some friendly teasing from his teammates.
The lads sometimes tease me but today I proved them wrong,” he said. “It’s a proud moment for me, my first goal this season.
Beyond his individual achievement, Bassey highlighted the team’s overall performance, emphasizing their control over the match.
For the team, we deserved it. We created a lot of chances and controlled the game.
We knew they were dangerous on the counterattack, so defending was crucial.
Despite Nottingham Forest pulling a goal back through Chris Wood, Fulham maintained their composure and saw out the win.
The result lifts them to eighth in the league, five points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
When asked about the possibility of securing European qualification, Bassey remained measured in his response.
Everyone talks to me about Europe, but for us it’s one game at a time. Of course, that’s our goal, but we have to take each game as it comes.
With Fulham continuing their strong campaign, Bassey’s contribution further cements his growing influence within the squad.
