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Alex Iwobi delivered up a triple century withinside the English pinnacle department despite the fact that his Fulham aspect fell to defeat towards Newcastle.

Iwobi has emerge as the primary Nigerian to make three hundred appearances withinside the English Premier League.https://x.com/sportingshina/status/1982167887428092301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1982167887428092301%7Ctwgr%5Eadbf77590db00e25b59ed5b737335cba79c0518b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flashscore.com.ng%2Fnews%2Fsoccer-premier-league-alex-iwobi-reaches-premier-league-milestone-against-newcastle%2FrLF5nOw9%2F

The Nigeria worldwide reached this milestone having featured for Fulham in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle. Prior to the suit at St. James’ Park, the 29-12 months-antique had already exceeded compatriot Shola Ameobi to emerge as Nigeria’s maximum-capped participant in Premier League history.

By accomplishing three hundred appearances, Iwobi cements his legacy as one of the best Nigerians to have performed in England’s pinnacle flight.

 

He additionally turns into the 5th African to reap the feat, becoming a member of Kolo Toure (353), Mohamed Salah (309), Wilfried Zaha (305), and Jordan Ayew (305).

Despite gambling the total ninety mins towards Eddie Howe’s aspect, his crew suffered a defeat. Before being substituted for Jonah Kusi Asare, he registered shots, crosses, fifty one touches, forty four passes, and a passing accuracy of 74.4%.

Commenting on his new feat, Iwobi informed Fulham’s internet site after the game: “It’s amazing. It’s a huge success to steer that, with the likes of Shola Ameobi or even my uncle (Jay-Jay Okocha) this is participated withinside the Premier League.

“It’s an honour, however I’m now no longer completed yet, I’m going to maintain on going and with a bit of luck maintain the document going.”

Born in Lagos to Nigerian parents, Iwobi commenced his soccer adventure at Arsenal, impressing withinside the youngsters ranks earlier than incomes merchandising to the senior squad beneathneath Arsene Wenger.

He made his first-crew debut on October 27, 2015, beginning in a 3-zero League Cup Round of sixteen defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. Four days later, Iwobi made his Premier League debut, approaching for Mesut Ozil in Arsenal’s 3-zero victory over Swansea on the Emirates Stadium.

After 4 seasons at Arsenal, in which he gained FA Community Shield titles and an FA Cup, the 2016 CAF Youth Player of the Year joined Everton on a five-12 months deal on August 8, 2019.

In 2023, he moved to London-primarily based totally Fulham for an undisclosed fee. At Craven Cottage, statistics tumbled for the proficient midfielder.

On April 6, 2024, towards Newcastle United, he have become the Nigerian with the maximum mins performed in Premier League history, surpassing John Obi Mikel.

On January 5, 2025, he have become the 5th African to make as a minimum 50 Premier League appearances for 3 extraordinary clubs, scoring in a 2-2 draw towards Ipswich Town.