LunagisthubAlex Iwobi Makes History: Equalling Shola Ameobi’s Premier League Record
Nigerian football star Alex Iwobi has etched his name into the Premier League history books by equalling Shola Ameobi’s record of 298 appearances. Iwobi achieved this milestone while playing for Fulham against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night.
Iwobi began his Premier League journey at Arsenal before moving to Everton and now Fulham. With consistent performances across multiple positions, he has become an integral part of Marco Silva’s plans at Craven Cottage. His adaptability and work ethic have earned him recognition as one of Nigeria’s most dependable players .
The top 5 Nigerians with the most Premier League appearances are 1: Shola Ameobi: 298 appearances
2. Alex Iwobi: 298 appearances (and counting)
3. Nwankwo Kanu: 273 appearances
4. Yakubu Aiyegbeni : 252 appearances
5. John Obi Mikel : 249 appearances
With two more games needed to reach the 300-match milestone, Iwobi is on the verge of becoming the first Nigerian to achieve this feat. He has accumulated an impressive 20,349 minutes in the Premier League, becoming the first Nigerian to surpass the 20,000-minute mark. Will he break Ameobi’s record and cement his place as Nigeria’s most-capped Premier League player? Only time will tell .
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