Check out top 5 Nigerian stars with most Premier League assists as Iwobi equals Kanu's record

Alex Iwobi equaled Nwankwo Kanu's record for the most assist in the Premier League by a Nigerian player following Fulham's 2-0 win away at West Ham on Sunday, April 14.

Brazilian international Andreas Periera grabbed both goals as the Cottagers stunned the Hammers at the London Stadium.

Iwobi was on hand with an assist as he teed up Periera for Fulham's second goal in the 72nd minute.

It was the 27-year-old's 29th assist in the Premier League, the same number Nwankwo Kanu managed during his time in the premiership.

Let's look at the five Nigerian players with the most Premier League assists as per Sportsbrief.


5. Shola Ameobi- 20

The former striker who featured prominently for Newcastle United and Crystal Palace managed 20 assists in the Premier League.

He also netted 53 goals for the Magpies in 312 appearances.


4. Kelechi Iheanacho - 25

Kelechi Iheanacho has recorded 25 assists for Manchester City and Leicester City in the Premier League.

Iheanacho could have recorded more assists in the Premier League if the Foxes were still competing in the topflight this season.

3. Yakubu Ayegbeni - 26

Yakubu Aiyegbeni recorded 26 assists for Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, and Blackburn Rovers in the EPL.

The former international is arguably one of the best African players to feature in the Premier League.

2. Nwankwo Kanu - 29

Nwankwo Kanu who is arguably Nigeria's best player to have graced the Premier League recorded 29 assists in the English topflight.

He featured for Arsenal, Portsmouth and West Brom.


1. Alex Iwobi - 29

Iwobi is an assist away from becoming the Nigerian player with the most assists in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old has featured for Arsenal, Everton and Fulham United.