The English Premier League has unveiled a five-man shortlist for fans to vote on who they believe is the ‘Best Ever Nigerian Player in EPL history.’
The list includes former Chelsea player John Mikel Obi, former Arsenal player Kanu Nwankwo, former Bolton Wanderers player Jay Jay Okocha, former Middlesbrough player Yakubu Aiyegbeni, and former Chelsea player Victor Moses.
According to the Premier League’s official website, the poll was organized to recognize the impact Nigerians have had in the EPL since its inception. The Premier League acknowledges the current Nigerian players such as Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Isaac Success, who are contributing to the league.
Posting on their official website, the EPL said;
“Some exceptionally gifted players have come from overseas to light up the Premier League, and we are celebrating the talent that has arrived from some selected nations.”
“We are looking at the achievements of the Premier League’s top Nigerians, and we want to know who you think has been the best.”
A total of 42 Nigerians have featured in the Premier League, more than any other African country, with Efan Ekoku being the first when he represented Norwich City in April 1993.”
“Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success, and Odion Ighalo are the five Nigerians to play in the current campaign.”
At the time of this report, Kanu was leading the voting poll.
