| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by msmon(m): 2:43pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
I'm surprise I'm the first to like your comment, very informative. My choice isn't included on the list though, don't be surprise he is Austin Jay Jay Okocha. Its my opinion TDonald:
These 3 are it for me
KANU ‘PAPILLO’ NWANKWO
Although Kanu made most of his EPL appearances as a substitute,
he is the reason the league became a popular one here in Nigeria.
He moved to Arsenal from FC Internazionale of Italy for 4.1 million
pounds after a scare about his heart. He went on to play for West
Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. He made a total of 315
appearances (118 as a substitute, an EPL record) scoring 57 goals.
He won 2 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cup trophies, and 1
Community Shield, African and BBC Footballer of the year during his
stint in England.
JOHN MIKEL OBI
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna popularly known as Mikel Obi
joined London giants Chelsea after a tug of war with Manchester
United that saw FIFA intervene and act as a pacifier between the
two rivals. The matter was resolved and Chelsea were asked to pay
12million pounds in compensation to Manchester United and
4million pounds to his parent club, FC Lyn Oslo of Norway.
He made his EPL debut as a substitute and scored his first goal in
English football in 6-1 thumping of Macclesfield Town in January
2007 (FA Cup). He’s gone on to play in the League Cup, FA Cup,
and Champions League finals for the club. He’s the most decorated
Nigerian to play in the EPL; he has won a Premier league title, 4 FA
Cups, 1 League Cup and 1 Champions League medal during his 5
years at Chelsea. He’s also made 160 appearances for the club
scoring 2goals.
YAKUBU ‘YAK’ AIYEGBENI
After a tremendous display in the 2002/2003 Champions League
campaign in which he scored 7 goals in 8 matches, he earned a
loan deal to Portsmouth FC, who were fighting for promotion in the
Championship. He helped them to the EPL before signing
permanently.
He is the third highest goal scorer in the history of the Nigerian
national team. He made his debut in English football as a 57
minute substitute for Vincent Pericard in 1-all draw against Brighton
& Hove Albion on 18 June 2004 and scored his first goal against
Grimsby in his first start.
He played 37 times in Portsmouth’s debut season in the EPL
scoring 16 times; he scored his debut EPL goal in the 1-1 draw
against Manchester City (his second match).
He went on to represent Middlesborough, Everton, Leicester City
and Blackburn Rovers. He scored 29, 26, 25, 17 EPL goals for
Pompey, Middlesborough, Everton and Blackburn Rovers
respectively. He has a total of 97goals in 213 appearances;
averaging 0.45goal per game. 1 Like |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by M4gunners: 2:43pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
You guys say Mikel should 4 get sentiments abeg. It's Kanu everybody knows that. I'm happy and proud of Mikel, but den i give it to Kanu. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by emestephen595(m): 2:44pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
Mr. Ibu |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by johnlegend01: 2:44pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
Obi is the most decorated but Kanu is the best we have had in EPL. He was a joy to watch and pleasing to everybody. Mikel is rather a fortunate one.
Statistics ain't in favor of Obi with respect to contributions in matches.
Now, Chelsea fans, you can start hating. Most of you started watching EPL when? Anyway, am a football fan before you bite me |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by ichidodo: 2:50pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
tuffgongjo:
Wrong.
What?!...Kanu won the Epl 4times...Mikel twice or thereabouts.. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by chimerase2: 2:58pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
ggrin:
Mikelis snailobi  do u tink we re joking here |
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| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by TDonald: 3:08pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
msmon:
I'm surprise I'm the first to like your comment, very informative. My choice isn't included on the list though, don't be surprise he is Austin Jay Jay Okocha. Its my opinion
Opinions differ but I did like to know what ur judgement is based on  2 Likes |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Nobody: 3:10pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
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| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Mike008(m): 3:14pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
modelmike7:
Mikel of course, he has won every available laurel in England, Carling Cup, FA Cup, Premiership, all more than once, outside England he has won the most coveted Trophy in Europe (The Champions league) with the same English Club. . . King Kanu comes close in 2nd place! True but it was all done For him... If we measure successes like thaT den we'll have. Many playerS accorded one hOnour. So for me iTS AiYeGBenYi |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Mike008(m): 3:19pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
YAKUBU AIYEGBENYI |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by lucianohase(m): 3:20pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
TDonald:
These 3 are it for me
KANU ‘PAPILLO’ NWANKWO
Although Kanu made most of his EPL appearances as a substitute,
he is the reason the league became a popular one here in Nigeria.
He moved to Arsenal from FC Internazionale of Italy for 4.1 million
pounds after a scare about his heart. He went on to play for West
Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. He made a total of 315
appearances (118 as a substitute, an EPL record) scoring 57 goals.
He won 2 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cup trophies, and 1
Community Shield, African and BBC Footballer of the year during his
stint in England.
JOHN MIKEL OBI
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna popularly known as Mikel Obi
joined London giants Chelsea after a tug of war with Manchester
United that saw FIFA intervene and act as a pacifier between the
two rivals. The matter was resolved and Chelsea were asked to pay
12million pounds in compensation to Manchester United and
4million pounds to his parent club, FC Lyn Oslo of Norway.
He made his EPL debut as a substitute and scored his first goal in
English football in 6-1 thumping of Macclesfield Town in January
2007 (FA Cup). He’s gone on to play in the League Cup, FA Cup,
and Champions League finals for the club. He’s the most decorated
Nigerian to play in the EPL; he has won a Premier league title, 4 FA
Cups, 1 League Cup and 1 Champions League medal during his 5
years at Chelsea. He’s also made 160 appearances for the club
scoring 2goals.
YAKUBU ‘YAK’ AIYEGBENI
After a tremendous display in the 2002/2003 Champions League
campaign in which he scored 7 goals in 8 matches, he earned a
loan deal to Portsmouth FC, who were fighting for promotion in the
Championship. He helped them to the EPL before signing
permanently.
He is the third highest goal scorer in the history of the Nigerian
national team. He made his debut in English football as a 57
minute substitute for Vincent Pericard in 1-all draw against Brighton
& Hove Albion on 18 June 2004 and scored his first goal against
Grimsby in his first start.
He played 37 times in Portsmouth’s debut season in the EPL
scoring 16 times; he scored his debut EPL goal in the 1-1 draw
against Manchester City (his second match).
He went on to represent Middlesborough, Everton, Leicester City
and Blackburn Rovers. He scored 29, 26, 25, 17 EPL goals for
Pompey, Middlesborough, Everton and Blackburn Rovers
respectively. He has a total of 97goals in 213 appearances;
averaging 0.45goal per game. In Epl is Mikel but in Nigeria n europe is Kanu. Remember kanu also won UCL when he played for Ajax together with george finidi http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nwankwo_Kanu&sa=U&ei=DOlUVK6TKpOVyASUn4CwCw&ved=0CBoQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNE8VM5mD1rET7PsNcK2Y-evRhqy6w . To me Kanu has been the most successful nigerian soccer star so far. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by TDonald: 3:22pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
1 Like |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by kollybay4u: 3:25pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
irunobo2:
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The lord is coming soon. The kingdom of God is at hand. Change your evils ways and stop all lustful acts. Repent once more or you rot in hell fire Are you God to judge or rot anyone in hell fire? |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by pat077: 3:27pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
interms of laurels won, i'll give it to mikel. But, yakubu is d most consistent of them all. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by msmon(m): 3:29pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
By the way, it's Newcastle 1 --- 0 Liverpool. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by lastchild: 3:30pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
redcliff:
Records would give it to mikel..memories would give it to kanu. Mikel is just a lucky soa who did not play to merit that position 1000 likes |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Nobody: 3:37pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
TDonald:
These 3 are it for me
KANU ‘PAPILLO’ NWANKWO
Although Kanu made most of his EPL appearances as a substitute,
he is the reason the league became a popular one here in Nigeria.
He moved to Arsenal from FC Internazionale of Italy for 4.1 million
pounds after a scare about his heart. He went on to play for West
Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. He made a total of 315
appearances (118 as a substitute, an EPL record) scoring 57 goals.
He won 2 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cup trophies, and 1
Community Shield, African and BBC Footballer of the year during his
stint in England.
JOHN MIKEL OBI
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna popularly known as Mikel Obi
joined London giants Chelsea after a tug of war with Manchester
United that saw FIFA intervene and act as a pacifier between the
two rivals. The matter was resolved and Chelsea were asked to pay
12million pounds in compensation to Manchester United and
4million pounds to his parent club, FC Lyn Oslo of Norway.
He made his EPL debut as a substitute and scored his first goal in
English football in 6-1 thumping of Macclesfield Town in January
2007 (FA Cup). He’s gone on to play in the League Cup, FA Cup,
and Champions League finals for the club. He’s the most decorated
Nigerian to play in the EPL; he has won a Premier league title, 4 FA
Cups, 1 League Cup and 1 Champions League medal during his 5
years at Chelsea. He’s also made 160 appearances for the club
scoring 2goals.
YAKUBU ‘YAK’ AIYEGBENI
After a tremendous display in the 2002/2003 Champions League
campaign in which he scored 7 goals in 8 matches, he earned a
loan deal to Portsmouth FC, who were fighting for promotion in the
Championship. He helped them to the EPL before signing
permanently.
He is the third highest goal scorer in the history of the Nigerian
national team. He made his debut in English football as a 57
minute substitute for Vincent Pericard in 1-all draw against Brighton
& Hove Albion on 18 June 2004 and scored his first goal against
Grimsby in his first start.
He played 37 times in Portsmouth’s debut season in the EPL
scoring 16 times; he scored his debut EPL goal in the 1-1 draw
against Manchester City (his second match).
He went on to represent Middlesborough, Everton, Leicester City
and Blackburn Rovers. He scored 29, 26, 25, 17 EPL goals for
Pompey, Middlesborough, Everton and Blackburn Rovers
respectively. He has a total of 97goals in 213 appearances;
averaging 0.45goal per game. You said Kanu won two EPL and mikel one EPL, so how did mikel become most succesful? Mind you are talking of Epl not FA or any other competition |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by lucianohase(m): 3:42pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
TDonald:
The Topic Bro......Most successful Nigerian in Epl history U r ryt,that's y I started with in Epl is Mikel |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Nobody: 3:44pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
Kanu has been the best. He's won 2 EPL titles. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Samgreguc(m): 3:55pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
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| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Nobody: 4:01pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
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| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by TDonald: 4:02pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
jcmaiah:
You said Kanu won two EPL and mikel one EPL, so how did mikel become most succesful? Mind you are talking of Epl not FA or any other competition In their respective Careers in the Epl.... Compare how many trophies both have won 1 Like |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by BabaO2: 4:06pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
chibwike:
Mikel obi Kidding me? I will give it to Celestine Babayaro. Never a bench warmer at Chelsea at anytime. Even ask Kanu, he will tell you it is Celestine Babayaro |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Kirinwa: 4:22pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
franciseromosel:
Mikel Obi,Yakubu Aiyegbeni,Elvan Ikoku,Joseph Yobo,Kanu Nwankwo.Pick your choice Papillo still remains most decorated Nigerian player with so many cups won during his time! |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Nobody: 4:37pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
keshi |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by tuffgongjo(m): 4:45pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
ichidodo:
What?!...Kanu won the Epl 4times...Mikel twice or thereabouts.. Wrong,Kanu won it Twice,Mikel once. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Nobody: 4:51pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
onyeomaonyeoma:
Mikel Obi is the most successful Nigeria player in England and also in Europe both past, present and future. you re not wise & u don want to be |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by Nobody: 5:17pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
To know their impact, look at personal stats,not team stats:
Kanu was voted by Arsenal fans the world over as 13th Best Player in the History of the team.
JJ regarded as Bolton's Greatest (or second greatest) player in their history.
JJ was the only Nigerian in the Telegraph's Best 100 player in EPL history.
Not sure Mikel will come close in similar lists, whether for Chelsea or at EPL level.
Osaze won EPL player of the month twice or thrice. Only Henry, C. Ronaldo and very few other players share that with him or have more.
Yobo rose to become Everton Assistant Captain and played every minute of the EPL for his club in 2006/2007 season or so
For me, it's in this order:
1, JJ
2, Kanu
3, Yakubu
4, Osaze
5, Yobo
6, Mikel
7, Martins 6 Likes |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by ogawisdom(m): 5:19pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
Mikel obi no doubt if trophy is a yardstick  |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by drkay(m): 5:34pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
Na Mikel. |
| Re: Who Is The Most Successful Nigerian In Epl History? by mike96(m): 5:38pm On Nov 01, 2014 |
Haywhymido:
u must be kidding, mikel has been in chelsea 1st 11 since avram grant era till benitez era. Dis is d period chelsea make records n history. If he is lucky den be happy 4 him nt hating, do u knw if we r all lucky we dd be wia we r suppose to be. Meaning be happy 4 him dat he is lucky n successful so dat your time wil come too. Yea, he may no longer be as gud as b4 but nobody has is medal records ...You must be dreaming,which first eleven be that.Na u put am there,if he is to be from an European or S/American country,he won't even see a starting shirt. |
