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Iwobi makes history in Fulham’s loss to West Ham<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alex Iwobi made history despite Fulham\u2019s 3-2 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Tuesday. The 28 year old midfielder became the second Nigerian<\/a> with the highest appearances in English Premier League history, marking his 274th game in the competition.\n<\/p>\n

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Iwobi surpassed Nwankwo Kanu, the former two time African Footballer of the Year, who had 273 appearances. The all time leader remains Shola Ameobi, with 293 matches.\n<\/p>\n

Iwobi began his Premier League journey with Arsenal, making 100 league appearances before moving to Everton, where he featured in 123 matches. Now at Fulham, he continues to add to his impressive tally.\n<\/p>\n

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Editorial<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

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Alex Iwobi\u2019s achievement as the second Nigerian<\/a> with the most Premier League appearances is a testament to his consistency, resilience, and adaptability<\/a>. This milestone underscores his invaluable contribution to Nigerian football\u2019s legacy in one of the world\u2019s most competitive leagues.\n<\/p>\n

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Iwobi’s journey from Arsenal\u2019s academy to Fulham’s midfield exemplifies dedication and a drive for excellence. Despite moving between clubs, he has maintained a high performance standard, earning his place among the league\u2019s elite. Surpassing<\/a> a legend like Nwankwo Kanu is no small feat, and it places Iwobi in the annals of Nigerian football history.\n<\/p>\n

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However, this achievement also highlights<\/a> the need to broadly celebrate such milestones. Nigerian football can leverage these moments to inspire young players and enhance the country\u2019s reputation in global football. Iwobi\u2019s career serves as a blueprint for aspiring players, proving that hard work and perseverance can yield remarkable results.\n<\/p>\n

As he edges closer<\/a> to Shola Ameobi’s record, Iwobi\u2019s focus must remain on maintaining form and contributing significantly to Fulham\u2019s campaign. Records aside, his career is a shining example of professionalism and commitment to the beautiful game.\n<\/p>\n

Did You Know?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Shola Ameobi\u2019s 293 Premier League appearances spanned<\/a> 14 years with Newcastle United.<\/li>\n
  2. Nwankwo Kanu won two Premier League titles during his time at Arsenal.<\/li>\n
  3. Alex Iwobi is the nephew of Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha.<\/li>\n
  4. Iwobi was part of the Arsenal squad that finished runners up in the 2017\u20132018 EFL Cup.<\/li>\n
  5. The Premier League began in 1992 and has featured players from over 100 nations, including 46 Nigerians.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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