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Nigerian Midfielder Alex Iwobi Reaches 300 Premier League Appearances Milestone

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Nigerian Midfielder Alex Iwobi Reaches 300 Premier League Appearances Milestone

Alex Iwobi, a Super Eagles midfielder, reached a significant milestone by playing his 300th Premier League game for Newcastle United against Fulham. He became the fifth African player to achieve this feat, joining the likes of Kolo Toure, Mohamed Salah, Wilfried Zaha, and Jordan Ayew.

Iwobi surpassed the record of Shola Ameobi and expressed pride in achieving this milestone. He also paid tribute to Nigerian football legends like Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and Shola Ameobi.

This achievement solidifies Iwobi's legacy as one of Nigeria's finest players in the English top flight.

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