Osaze Odemwingie: The Nigerian who made history in the Premier League but known for another reason

The Premier League has witnessed the talents of many Nigerian players, both past and present. Currently, there are seven established Super Eagles stars flying the country’s flag high in the English top-flight.

These players include Watford’s trio of Oghenekaro Etebo, William Troost-Ekong and Emmanuel Dennis, who arrived this summer.

Also, there’s Everton’s Alex Iwobi, Brentford’s new boy, Frank Onyeka and Leicester City’s duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho.

But before them, players like Efan Ekoku, Kanu Nwankwo, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and Yakubu Aiyegbeni had created history, earning a cult hero status at their respective clubs.

However, one name that often gets left out or underappreciated is none other than Osaze Odemwingie. The footballer turned golfer spent five seasons in the English top-flight with West Brom, Cardiff City, and Stoke City.

He would be remembered mostly for his spell at West Brom in all of his time at these clubs. On Friday, August 20, The Baggies took to their Twitter account to celebrate the anniversary of his signing.