Premier League: Iwobi breaks John Mikel Obi’s record

Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi has set a new record for the most minutes played by a Nigerian in the Premier League.

Iwobi surpassed the previous record held by former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi after playing 90 minutes in Fulham’s 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday.

Iwobi has now played 16, 289 minutes in the English top-flight, surpassing Mikel’s 16, 218 minutes.

The 27-year-old previously had stints with Arsenal and Everton before moving to Craven Cottage.