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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi continued his impressive pre-season form, scoring as Fulham secured a 2-2 draw over Spanish side Malaga in a pre-season contest on Wednesday night. The former Arsenal star found the net in the second half after Fulham and Malaga went into the break level at 1-1. Ryan Sessegnon opened the scoring for the Premier League club in the 24th minute before Spanish striker Carlos Ruiz Rubio, popularly known as Chupete, restored parity for Malaga four minutes later. Iwobi, however, restored Fulham’s lead in the 57th minute, firing into an empty net after a fine team move, with Sessegnon providing the assist. The Nigeria international was replaced a few minutes after the hour mark as Fulham looked to see out the contest and secure the victory. However, Malaga restored parity late in the game, with Eneko Jauregi converting from the penalty spot deep into added time after the regulation 90 minutes had elapsed. Iwobi has been a key figure for the Cottagers over the past few seasons under former manager Marco Silva, establishing himself as an important member of the squad. Since joining Fulham, the Nigerian international has matured and developed greatly as a player, scoring 19 goals and providing 11 assists in 110 appearances across all competitions. With the start of the new campaign around the corner, Iwobi will be keen to maintain his impressive form and help Fulham achieve their objectives during the 2026/2027 season. Adeyemi Adewale