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Top 10 Nigerian Footballers In Premier League History

A total of 42 Nigerian footballers have featured in the English Premier League which is more than any other African country in the history of the competition since it berthed during the 1992/93 season.

Efan Ekoku was the first to grace the EPL when he represented Norwich City in April 1993 while Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success and Odion Ighalo are the five Nigerians playing in the current campaign.
Ahead of the restart of the English top-flight on Wednesday, June 17 from the coronavirus-enforced break, your soar-away number one sports daily in Nigeria, Complete Sports’ By OLUYEMI OGUNSEYIN takes a look at the top ten Nigerian footballers in the EPL…

1. Nwankwo KANU (Arsenal, West Brom & Portsmouth -/273 appearances/54 goals/29 assists)

Arguably Nigeria’s greatest footballing export, Kanu would enjoy great success on the continent prior to his arrival in English Premier League at Arsenal, winning the Champions League with Ajax and the UEFA Cup at Inter Milan before heading to join Arsene Wenger in north London.

The two-time African Footballer of the Year would enjoy a trophy-laden spell at the club, winning two Premier League titles and two FA Cups, the first of those as part of a domestic double in 2002.

He would prove a valuable member of the Arsenal squad for six seasons, memorably scoring a brilliant hat-trick against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before later joining West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth, scoring the winning goals in both the semi-final and final as the latter won the FA Cup in 2008.

The Nigerians currently playing in the EPL will aim to emulate the success of two-time title winner, Kanu who brought a combination of skill and athleticism to the English top-flight.

Second to only Shola Ameobi for appearances among Nigerian players, Kanu has supplied more assists than any of his fellow compatriots, setting up 29 goals in his 273 matches.
The 43-year-old’s Premier League medal collection is matched only by John Obi Mikel who played 249 times in midfield for Chelsea over a 10-year period. Kanu won 113 of the EPL games he played and lost 85.

2. John Mikel OBI (Chelsea – 249 appearances/1 goal/10 assists)

Subject of a controversial transfer to Chelsea despite Manchester United believing they had captured the in-demand teenager, John Mikel Obi would go on to spend over a decade in west London and win several major honours.

The midfield enforcer had to wait for his opportunity under Jose Mourinho following his arrival at Stamford Bridge in 2006 but soon won the trust of the Portuguese tactician, going on to establish himself as a key figure in the Chelsea squad.

Despite the fact that Mikel scored only one goal and contributed ten assists in the English Premier League after making 249 appearances for Chelsea who he left in January 2017, the ex-Ngeria international made his mark in England.
Mikel remains the Nigerian player with the most trophies in England after making 372 appearances in all competitions for the Blues and winning two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the Champions League and Europa League amongst his extensive silverware collection.

The former Super Eagles skipper also had a high percentage of wins in the Premier League having emerged victorious on 149 occasions while picking up defeat only 41 times with Chelsea.

Another highlight for the 33-year-old in his career should be when he scored his first-ever Premier League goal in a 2–0 win against Fulham on 21 September 2013, the only one he had in the competition.

3. Victor MOSES (Wigan, Chelsea, Liverpool, Stoke City & West Ham – 220 appearances/20 goals/18 assists)

A name familiar to many Premier League fans, Victor Moses has been a regular in the elite division of English football for a number of years, having played for no less than six Premier League clubs in his career.

He came through the ranks of the Crystal Palace youth setup and made 58 appearances for the team and scored 11 goals. The club soon entered administration and during the uncertainty, Moses moved to Wigan Athletic for £2.5m.

Moses stayed with Wigan for four seasons and made 74 appearances for the club and scored nine goals. In 2012, Chelsea signed the winger but during his time with the Blues, he was more of a normadic footballer, having gone on loan a lot.

Over the next three seasons, he found himself loaned out to different Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United before returning to Chelsea where he has won four trophies – EPL, 2 Europa League and FA Cup.

His best season, however, came in the 2016/17 campaign under Italian tactician, Antonio Conte in which the Nigerian forward was a super regular as Chelsea won the Premier League title while playing as a wing-back.

The following season, the 29-year-old was also hugely instrumental to the West London outfit going ahead to pick up the FA Cup after beating Manchester United by a lone goal. Moses had 103 EPL wins and 65 losses.

4. Celestine BABAYARO (Chelsea & Newcastle -179 appearances/5 goals/13 assists/54 clean-sheets)

One of the geatest left full-backs that Nigeria ever produced, Celestine Babayaro went ahead to represent two clubs, Chelsea and Newcastle United in the English Premier League.

The youngest debutant in the history of the Champions League, Babayaro would emerge at Anderlecht and spend three seasons with the club before heading to Chelsea in a £2.25m deal in 1997, a record fee for a teenager at that time.

Babayaro who impressed when helping Nigeria to win gold at the 1996 Olympic games made 132 EPL appearances during an eight-year spell at Stamford Bridge, winning the FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup and endearing himself to the club’s fans with his acrobatic goal celebrations.

The defender would later move to Newcastle United and make 47 appearances for the club over three seasons while he also earned 27 caps for the Nigerian national side.

Babayaro also found the back of the net five times and contributed 13 assists in 179 appearances in the top division of English football for both Chelsea and Newcastle.

However, in 2007, the retired Super Eagles player who is now 41-years-old due to mounting injury problems reached an agreement with Newcastle to be released from his contract.

5. Yakubu AIYEGBENI (Portsmouth, Middlesbrough Everton & Blackburn – 252 appearances/95 goals/26 assists)

The highest-scoring Nigerian player in the history of the Premier League and behind only Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Adebayor amongst African players, Yakubu Aiyegbeni was a predatory finisher at his very best and a regular source of goals for several top-flight sides.

The burly forward would help fire Portsmouth to promotion before thriving at the top level, scoring prolifically for Harry Redknapp’s side before a £7.5m move to Middlesbroug

His time in the north east would see him help the club to the UEFA Cup final in 2006 and scoring 31 times for the club over a two season spell.
Everton would be his next destination as he arrived in a club-record deal, becoming the first player since Peter Beardsley in 1992 to score 20+ goals in all competitions during his debut season.

An Achilles injury would see the forward moved on after four seasons, however, joining Blackburn Rovers via a loan spell at Leicester City and scoring an impressive 17 Premier League goals during a season in which Rovers were relegated.

He would finish his career with 95 Premier League goals in 252 appearances, a goal tally greater than the likes of Dennis Bergkamp and Cristiano Ronaldo. A reliable goalscorer, he twice scored four goals in an EPL match during his nine top-flight seasons.

6. Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha (Bolton Wanderers) 124 appearances/14 goals/11 assists)

Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha was one of the most skilful players to grace the Premier League with his dribbles, flicks and tricks for Bolton Wanderers helping to earn him the Player of the Month award in November 2003.

Due to his skill, he was described as being ‘so good that they named him twice’ (a line immortalised in a terrace chant while Okocha played for Bolton). The midfield schemer played the game his own way, bringing flair, exuberance and sublime skill.

A quick and skillful playmaker who is considered as the best Nigerian and one of the best African players of all time, Okocha was known for his confidence with the ball, technique, creativity, and dribbling skills, as well as his use of feints in particular, the step-overs.

The midfielder arrived on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain and became a huge fan’s favorite under Sam Allardyce, his mix of creativity and trickery winning the hearts of the Trotters faithful.

He would help guide the club away from relegation troubles during his debut season before being handed the club captaincy, helping Bolton to the League Cup final in 2004 and producing a series of magical moments.

Now 46 years of age, Okocha would make 124 league appearances for Bolton, scoring 14 goals alongside 11 assists and till date, the former Super Eagles ‘magician’ remains a cult-figure amongst the club’s supporters.

7. Joseph YOBO (Everton & Norwich). – 228 appearances/8 goals/2 assists/67 clean-sheets)

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo certainly ranks as one of the top ten Nigerian footballers to ever grace the English Premier League, having starred for the pair of Everton and Norwich City.

Yobo was the first signing made by David Moyes in his Everton career. He played every minute of Everton’s games in the 2006-07 season and had an outstanding defensive partnership with team-mate, Joleon Lescott.

During Phil Neville’s absence, Yobo captained the Toffees and as a result, the retired defender became the first African player to wear the armband for the club.

He made a total number of 220 appearances for the Merseyside-based club in the English top-flight and scored eight goals during his time there before leaving for Fenerbahce.

Yobo who is now 40-years-old made a brief return to the Premier League, although, the centre-back was able to make only eight appearances on loan at Norwich City in 2014.

8. Osaze ODEMWINGIE (West Brom, Cardiff & Stoke City – 129 appearances/36 goals/13 assists)

Only three Nigerian players have won the Premier League Player of the Month award but only one player won it thrice and that is none other than striker, Osaze Odemwingie.

Odemwingie’s good stint in the Premier League was short but impactful due to the fact that he was an immediate success for West Bromwich Albion in the 2010/2011 season.

The Nigerian forward in his debut season scored 15 goals in the English top-flight as he carried the Baggies on his shoulders with some brilliant individual performances.

The next season he scored 11 goals and was good again for the Hawthorns before his influence waned in the third season. He went on to play for Cardiff City and Stoke City where he didn’t make much impact.

But he makes this list off his fine two years when posed a problem for Premier League defenders, especially tormenting the Arsenal backline with his pace, dribbling and strength.

9. Efan EKOKU (Norwich & Milton Keynes Dons) 160 appearances/52 goals/10 assists)

Efan Ekoku was the first Nigerian player to grace the Premier League when he represented Norwich City in the 1992/93 season, having made his competitive debut in April 1993.

The striker spent seven years in the elite division, representing both Norwich City and Wimbledon now known as Milton Keynes Dons, regularly proving to be a reliable option in attack.

Ekoku who is now 53-years-old made his final Premier League appearance in 1999 which means that he may not be a household name to many younger viewers of the competition.

In his 158 appearances, Ekoku found the back of the net on 52 occasions, including three goals in his first ten games to help Norwich to a third-placed finish in 1993.

10. Shola AMEOBI (Newcastle & Crystal Palace – 298 appearances/43 goals/20 assists)

Out of all the 42 Nigerians to have played in the elite division of English football, Shola Ameobi has made the highest appearances in the Premier League after representing both Newcastle United and Crystal Palace.

Often used as a substitute throughout his playing career, Ameobi made 299 Premier League appearances, starting 156 of those matches. He netted 43 goals across his 15-year spell in the English top-flight.

Ameobi is widely regarded as an icon amongst Newcastle fans. The towering forward spent 14 years with the club, featuring in both the Premier League and the Championship.

After leaving Newcastle, he spent one season in Turkey before the now 38-year-old made a return to England with Crystal Palace for one final season in the Premier League.

https://www.completesports.com/top-10-nigerian-footballers-in-premier-league-history/

Pls get your facts before posting shit, Mikel obi scored 6 goals for Chelsea, 3 in FA, 2 in champion's league and a goal in EPL

airminem:
Happy birthday

Well

...Hi people, i applied for a BRANCH LOAN via app and got the loan disburst to me(account) immediately. Today i just paid the loan to branch before it due date which is in 13days front.
QUESTION:
Can i re apply for a fresh branch loan immediately today?


short and simple please any answer?

Sure u can

adexpa:
Until you give and take off your mind immediately after you did it, you never become a true giver. Many people will never accept this fact because they are all a baby giver and they will do worst. Who encouraged op to do it if we have to say her publicity is to encourage others. Giving is a thing of mind and genuine givers will do without all this so called public ego. See what publicity at every opportunity cost Funke Akindele.

Mr know all you're sighted

jeff1607:
hope they will collect it, tried it before and it was rejected.

They actually did

honey001:
Matthew 6:1-2
Take care not to do your good deeds publicly or before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you will have no reward [reserved for and awaiting you] with and from your Father Who is in heaven.

“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full"


So OP, I doubt if you are a Christian... You are no like Christ... You are just a church goer...

Oya, take your reward... Well done for the good job done.

OK, thank you bible scholar

Kenwood007:
why did you have to mention your are a Christian? And what has Christianity got to do this?

Meaning you can help others irrespective of their religion

Babawale01:



Where you get make I come collect my own.

Abi I no be ur neighbor again?

My neighbor I'm waiting for you o, yours is a special package

BarrElChapo:
Good gesture. May God supply all your needs according to His riches in Glory through Christ Jesus, Amen

Amen...thank you

bigiyaro:
you just couldn't resist the temptation to show off.

If I want to show off I'll snap as I give each one of them

I'm a Christian, and due to the lockdown I decided to share a little foodstuffs to my Muslim neighbours even though I don't have much. I never did it for the Gram or for any show off, I just want to encourage us to help anyone we're capable of helping irrespective of their religion, culture and tribe.

Mraphel:
Afonjas are born warriors. We congratulates Adesanya from Nigeria

He's doing well like his afonja counterpart, Anthony Joshua

Israel Adesanya has put on a number of dazzling displays since arriving in the UFC, but it’s not likely his win over Yoel Romero will end up on his all-time highlight reel.
The UFC 248 main event was largely a slow affair with very little output as both champion and challenger were very wary to engage, but it in the end, it was Adesanya’s kicking game that likely helped him to hold onto the middleweight title after five grueling rounds.

The judges scored the fight 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 - all for Adesanya.

“It was a hard fight but cliché I did what I had to do,” Adesanya said afterwards. “I f*cked his leg up. I did what I had to do. I picked him apart. I did what I had to do to win that fight.”

The fight moved at a glacial pace as the threat of Romero’s immense power had Adesanya being very cautious every time he threw a strike. In a largely uneventful opening round, Romero landed the only significant shot that cracked Adesanya in the eye and had him blinking for several minutes
Constantly coiled like a spring, Romero looked like he was ready to explode at any moment. When he finally did launch an attack, Romero rushed forward with a barrage of strikes as he looked to trap Adesanya against the cage while throwing a flurry of punches.

As the fight moved into the third round, “The Last Stylebender” was still reserved with his offense but he did manage to crack Romero with a few good kicks including a stinging shot to the body as well as one straight to the jaw.

The chess game continued with the Las Vegas crowd becoming restless as Adesanya was trying to find an opening and Romero still posturing in front of him. While the volume remained low, Adesanya did start to find a home for a series of leg kicks that began forming a massive welt on Romero’s thigh.

Adesanya kept assaulting that lead leg to rack up points on the scorecards with Romero starting to move forward with more aggression knowing that time was running out on him. In the final two minutes, Romero tried to hunt Adesanya down but the champion was just too smart and too elusive to get caught with anything coming at him until the fight came to a close.

Meanwhile, Romero was dejected after falling short in his latest bid to become UFC champion. The loss put Romero at just 1-4 in his past five fights but more than anything he just seemed upset that the fight played out the way it did.

“He’s running and running and running,” Romero said. “Like the people in Rome, like the gladiators. That’s what the people want to see here.”

So romantic....God bless good guys out there

The remains of Remo Stars FC assistant captain, Kazeem Tiamiyu, who was killed by a police officer has been buried.

Popularly known as Kaka, Tiyamiyu was buried at his family house in Ajaka area of Sagamu LGA on Thursday.

Tribune Online reports that a candlelight procession was held in his honour on Wednesday, February 26th.
Recall that Tiyamiyu was knocked down by an oncoming vehicle after he was allegedly pushed out of moving vehicle by some police officers on Saturday, February 22nd.

He was, however, declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

The development generated wild reactions from youths in the area who protested on Saturday and Monday.

Mudathir08:
"dey your/my dey" - it means minding one's business e.g young man dey ur dey make i dey my dey
"yawa" - it means trouble or problem e.g guy yawa don dey ooo

I dey tell u

Na woman him carry go hotel go f*ck o

riskybob:

Can you send me those eket girls pic you deleted from ashawo thread to my mail? I no see am.

Which pics

Noted....thanks bro

Every country has unique traditions as well as slangs, which are spoken throughout the country. In Nigeria, there are slangs unique to secondary schools, university life, and even regions of the country.

Foreigners might have a hard time understanding these slangs and locals might have a hard time explaining them. Here are a few of the slangs unique to Nigeria street life.

1. Ehen!

This exclamation has different interpretations, depending on the context in which it was used. It could mean "I get it", "and so?" "yes", "okay", "continue", "as i was saying", "that reminds me", etc.

2. Jara

Jara is a noun derived from the Yoruba language and it means to add extra or give a freebie after something has already been bought or paid for, at the seller's discretion. E.g. "Please add jara".

3. Osha pra pra

This salutation is used when one is praising another, which is loosely translated to mean "you are dope!". It is mostly used in the street to hail/greet a friend or acquaintance who is passing by.

4. Ajebutter

Ajebutter, ajebo, 'bota' or 'botti', simply refers to one who is born with a silver spoon. It can be loosely translated to mean "bourgeoisie". E.g. "That babe is an ajebutter".

5. Lepa/Orobo

Lepa is a noun that refers to a sexy slim woman. E.g. "That lepa babe is hot". Orobo is loosely the opposite of lepa. It refers to a sexy plump/ thick woman. It can also be used as a derogatory remark.


6. Ashewo

This noun is a slang for sex workers. It can also be a derogatory term.

7. Amebo

This word is used to refer to a person who likes to gossip or spread gossip and cannot be trusted. It can also be used to refer to gossip itself. E.g. "You too like amebo" or "That girl is an amebo".

8. Abi/shey/ba

Abi, shey or ba are slang that act sort of like punctuation. They are mostly used for confirmation after a statement, thereby turning it into a question. They are like the English "right?" E.g. "You are coming for my party, abi/shey/ba?"

9. Over-sabi

This is a noun referring to someone who is a busy-body, or mocking someone who over-performs his/her intelligence/knowledge. E.g. "I did not ask you, over-sabi."

10. Kolo

This verb means to go crazy or mad. This can mean literally or metaphorically depending on the context. E.g. "He don kolo".

You can add yours

This is nwamaikpe

Izabel:
When me i did not see chicken,someone rebuffed a benevolent gesture that's very bad of her

Send your account number lemme do Xmas for you

Ok

Wonder shall never end

Imagine.....suffering continues for kogi people

I'm broke o[color=#006600][/color]

After all the rigging?

Good for him

Na that wizkid own dey burst my brain paas

Odun Adekola my man

Pretty woman

Today being the 5th of June, the most beautiful school in Africa, Obafemi Awolowo University, ile ife had her matriculation for newly admitted students. Freshers were seeing with excitement with their matric gown on. The hall was filled with students, parents and guidances.
Also in attendance is the schools vice chancellor and deans. The matriculation was conducted batch by batch