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Nigerian Players with the most English Premier League (EPL) Appearances


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Nigerian Players with the most English Premier League (EPL) Appearances.

By Chidi-Ebere .O. Moneme.

Leicester City's English Premier League victory over Southampton marked a very significant moment for the team and for Nigeria International Player, Ndidi Wilfred, who achieved a personal milestone on the same night.

The 27 years old Nigerian Midfielder, a crucial player in Leicester's Midfield, made his 200th EPL Appearances, becoming the Ninth Nigerian to reach this milestone.

It will be recalled that Ndidi joined Leicester in January 2017, he has remained a key player in the club's success, consistently delivering strong performances, despite Managerial changes in the Club.

In the game against Southampton, Ndidi demonstrated his usual versatility, helping Leicester to secure their second consecutive win in the current EPL Campaign.

With the current season just eight games played, Ndidi has the opportunity to climb even higher on the list of Nigerian Players with the most EPL Appearances.

Below is a list of Nigerian Players with the most English Premier League (EPL) Appearances :

1. Shola Ameobi. - 298 

2 Alex Iwobi. -. 261

3 Yakubu Aiyegbeni. -. 252

4 John Mikel Obi. -. 249

5 Joseph Yobo. -. 228

6. Victor Moses. -. 220

7. Victor Anichebe. -. 205

8. Wilfred Ndidi. -. 200

9. Kelechi Iheanacho. -. 196.

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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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