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Alex Iwobi etched his name further into Nigerian football history yesterday with a stellar performance against West Ham United, despite his team’s 3-2 defeat.

The versatile midfielder scored a brace, showcasing his attacking prowess and contributing significantly to Fulham’s fightback.

More importantly, this milestone saw Iwobi surpass legendary Nigerian striker Nwankwo Kanu to become the Nigerian player with the second-most Premier League appearances of all time.

With 274 appearances, Iwobi now trails only Shola Ameobi (293) on the list of Nigerians with the most appearances in the English top flight.

Furthermore, Iwobi climbed the ladder of Nigeria’s all-time leading goalscorers.

Premier League Appearances:

Shola Ameobi: 293
Alex Iwobi: 274
Nwankwo Kanu: 273
Aiyegbeni Yakubu: 252
John Obi Mikel: 249

His two goals against West Ham brought his tally for the Super Eagles to 29, surpassing Obafemi Martins (28 goals) and placing him seventh on the list.

While the result may not have gone Fulham’s way, Iwobi’s individual brilliance and historical achievements provide a significant moment for Nigerian football.

Current Top Nigerian Goalscorers:

Yakubu: 95 goals
Kanu: 54 goals
Efan Ekoku: 52 goals
Shola Ameobi: 43 goals
Kelechi Iheanacho: 42 goals
Peter Odemwingie: 36 goals
Alex Iwobi: 29 goals
Obafemi Martins: 28 goals.

This achievement solidifies Iwobi’s status as one of the most successful Nigerian players in Premier League history.

Source: https://sureodds.ng/alex-iwobi-scores-twice-surpasses-kanu-in-premier-league-appearances/
Lalasticlala OAM4J, Mynd44

Is it not better i appear less with more results than appearing more with less results 🤷🏽‍♂️

Alex iwobi and his likes should be ashamed of themselves, these are the generation that got the green white Jersey on a plate of gold yet performed miserably.

Congratulations

Did he score more than him?

Without moving abroad I see him clocking over 500 appearance. Decent record per say.

great guy more goals to your humble legs

Iwobi Kwa?

Yakubu Finish work ooo but only remembered for one failed Tap-in.

kidap:
Source: https://sureodds.ng/alex-iwobi-scores-twice-surpasses-kanu-in-premier-league-appearances/
Lalasticlala OAM4J, Mynd44

He was credited with the second goal....that good

All these stats should be relative...Iwobi plays in Epl all his life

Congratulations to him

Congratulations o..

We need this goals for the national teams too o

Omo, he tried o

Surpasses his Uncle. That should make every elder Happy

My Children should be greater than me. Amen

Yakubu is the most unfortunate footballer in Nigeria, just one single mistake cost him

E don surpass obi appearance sef and Obi used 11 yrs at Chelsea oh ... E no easy oh... Obi really collect Chelsea money

Amuluonyenaego:
Is it not better i appear less with more results than appearing more with less results 🤷🏽‍♂️

E no easy to make even one appearance in the Premier league, many footballers dreamt for just one appearance.

kidap:
Source: https://sureodds.ng/alex-iwobi-scores-twice-surpasses-kanu-in-premier-league-appearances/
Lalasticlala OAM4J, Mynd44

Nice.

Arsenal should have........

Dbull on this one!!!


He's my very good friend, I will love to give him my Maldives dress to wear

Congratulations to our Yahoo baller



Meanwhile pls i need your help

Ironfaceman:
Alex iwobi and his likes should be ashamed of themselves, these are the generation that got the green white Jersey on a plate of gold yet performed miserably.

Na punish you go be

He has tried

Iamdbull:
Dbull on this one!!!


He's my very good friend, I will love to give him my Maldives dress to wear

Boss it's been a while. Where have you been?

I've always been a fan of you on this forum

Dbull on this one

Kung:
Congratulations to our Yahoo baller



Meanwhile pls i need your help

OLADELE OLAKINTAN Mr begger... Corporate begger
Better find a job better your Life

Only you dey do Yahoo yahoo
Only you deh play bet

TheBiggerHUB:
Mr begger

Ok better than scam

Kung:
Ok better than scam

Your account number is littered all over nairaland. Shame no dey catch you

Great news! Normally, a successor/protege's success/achievement is supposed to be more than that of the predecessor. After all, "the grace of the latter will be more than the former"..

However, these days, the envy/bitterness is so much that masters get angry when their students do more than them...

Small yansh shaking. The guy kukuma dey try

Lol…I no sure say anybody fit break that aiyegbeni goal scoring record soon

What's Shola Ameobi doing there?

Did he ever play for Nigeria?

I don't remember that guy wearing the green and white jersey.