Alex Iwobi usurps Shola Ameobi as Nigerian footballer with most Premier League games

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has overtaken Shola Ameobi as the Nigerian footballer with the most English Premier League games in history following his involvement in his outfit game against Arsenal.

The 29-year-old midfielder achieved this feat after featuring for Fulham in their narrow defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. He lasted the entire duration of the match as his outfit fell short to the Gunners at the Craven Cottage in the round 8 clash of the top-flight.

Iwobi has now taken his overall Premier League appearances to 299, successfully surpassing the former Newcastle United’s star Shola Ameobi’s 298 games

The Nigeria international has built this remarkable tally across three clubs including Arsenal, Everton, and now Fulham. This milestone zooms in on his decade-long consistency and ability to stay relevant in the world’s toughest football league.

Despite Fulham’s narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal, the 28-year-old’s personal achievement sparked huge celebrations among Nigerian football fans.

This season, the former Arsenal midfielder has made eight appearances for Fulham, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

Iwobi now tops an elite list of Nigerian legends, including Ameobi (298), Nwankwo Kanu (273), and John Mikel Obi (249). He is now poised to reach the 300-appearance mark next weekend when Fulham plays against Newcastle United.