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Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi struck to give Fulham all three points against Manchester United and join an exclusive club of Nigerian legends.
Nigeria has produced some of the world's greatest footballers over the years, especially in the Premier League.
Stars like Nwankwo Kanu, Jay Jay Okocha, and Yakubu Aiyegbeni have set the English top division on fire over the years, and following Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey's heroics against Manchester United, we look at 5 other Nigerians who have scored against the Red Devils.
1. Nwankwo Kanu
Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu contributed a goal and an assist to lead Arsenal to a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the 1999 Charity Shield.
2. Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Yakubu scored 5 times against Manchester United in 17 appearances for 5 clubs (Portsmouth, Blackburn, Everton, Middlesbrough, and Maccabi Haifa).
His first Premier League strike against the Red Devils came in the 2004/05 season when he struck in the second half to lead Portsmouth to a famous 2-0 win.
3. Obafemi Martins
Another Super Eagles legend to score against Manchester United is ex-Newcastle star Obafemi Martins.
The former Magpies forward scored an equaliser against the Red Devils to seal a crucial point in the 2008/09 season.
4. Shola Ameobi
The legendary Newcastle target-man Shola Ameobi scored twice against the Red Devils during his illustrious Premier League career.
His first goal against them came in a 4-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat in 2005.
5. Taiwo Awoniyi
Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring for Nottingham Forest against Manchester United in August 2023 at Old Trafford.
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The Super Eagles striker ended up on the losing side, but delivered an excellent performance throughout.
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