EPL: Top Six Nigerian Players To Watch Out For This Weekend

After a thrillingly engaging international week which saw players star in action for their various countries, league football returns in earnest this weekend and we have put together the top six players of Nigerian descent who could light up the English Premier League.

Alex Iwobi (Arsenal): Arsenal travel to the Tyneside this weekend to take on Newcastle in a game which the Super Eagles forward is expected to be part of. The 22-year-old pulled out of the national team squad for the recent Seychelles/Liberia games due to injury but has resumed training with the Gunners ahead of the Magpies game. With a goal and an assist to his name in just two games this term, manager, Unai Emery could yet call on the services of one of his most decisive players.

Philip Billing (Huddersfield Town): The influential Terriers midfielder is highly regarded by David Wagner, thanks to his usually impressive showings for the team.

Having started and gone the distance in each of his club’s first four games of the new season, a first Premier League goal versus Everton last time out in the division is expected to be the start of more good things to come as they welcome Crystal Palace to the John Smith’s Stadium here.

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City): Ndidi continued to prove his mettle as one of the best Nigerian midfielders currently in the game as he helped Nigeria triumph over continental foes, Seychelles and Liberia during the international break.

As one of the key players in Claude Puel’s team, he will yet be relied upon to help lead them past next league foes in the shape of Bournemouth who they face at the Vitality Stadium.

Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City): The Foxes will be looking to bounce back from their narrow 2-1 defeat to Liverpool and Iheanacho could be called upon to lead the charge for goals.

The striker was involved as Nigeria saw off their opponents and will be keen to add to his one goal tally from his five games for the club this term.

Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth): Long touted as the next best thing to emerge from the minor reaches of English football, the ex-Liverpool starlet is expected to have a very fruitful season with the Cherries. Having shown glimpses of his endearing potentials in games versus Everton and Chelsea in the league, Leicester City, perhaps are an opposition of a quality below gear for the 22-year-old to take charge of.

Isaac Success (Watford): Though he has had to make do with a bit-part role for the Hornets this season yet, Success has played his part well when called upon as the club make a blistering start to the new season.

Watford welcome heavyweights, Manchester United to the Vicarage Road this time and the 22-year-old will be looking to showcase his talents yet again.