Iwobi’s History-making Feat Marred by Fulham’s 3-2 Home Loss to Palace
• Becomes fifth player and first African with 100 PL appearances for three different clubs Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi has become only the fifth player and the first African in
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has made Premier League history as only the fifth player and the first African to achieve 100 appearances for three different clubs. Iwobi's milestone was reached during Fulham's 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace, where he started the match. Prior to this, he had already amassed 100 Premier League appearances for Arsenal and 123 for Everton.
Iwobi's achievement joins those of Gary Speed, Rory Delap, Gareth Barry, and James Milner in the exclusive club. During the match, the Hale graduate was involved in Fulham's attacking play, taking corners and attempting an effort inside the Palace penalty area.
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