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Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi could retire as the greatest Nigerian player in Premier League history
Alex Iwobi continues to make waves in the Premier League, and his latest outing against West Ham has seen him reach a new milestone.
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The Nigerian midfielder has now eclipsed Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu's tally of Premier League appearances, cementing his place in the history books.
Iwobi brace unable to save Fulham from West Ham
Iwobi’s latest appearance came in the London derby between his side Fulham and rivals West Ham.
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The Nigerian midfielder struck twice, in the 51st and 76th minute, but his goals were not enough to stop the Cottagers from falling to a 3-2 defeat.
Goals from Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek, and Lucas Paqueta turned the tide in West Ham’s favour and ensured that Graham Potter got his first three points as Hammers’ boss.
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Despite the disappointment of the result, Iwo I still held his own, keeping up his impressive performances in what is expected to be his best season yet, which has already brought notable milestones.
Iwobi makes Premier League history
The match against West Ham was Iwobi's 274th Premier League appearance after 123 games for Arsenal, 100 for Everton, and 51 for Fulham.
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The Super Eagles icon has established himself as one of the most dependable Nigerian players in the league's history, impressing at spells with each club he has played for.
After Fulham’s match against West Ham, Iwobi went clear of the legendary Kanu after previously being tied in second place on 273 appearances with the ex-Arsenal man.
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Iwobi now sits behind only former Newcastle star Shola Ameobi on the list of Nigerian players with the most Premier League appearances, and he is just 15 appearances away from claiming the top spot.
With 7 goals and three assists already this season, Iwobi has become a mainstay for Fulham and it is only a matter of timebefore he eclipses Ameobi as well.
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