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  "id": 16532469,
  "title": "NFF Hails Alex Iwobi on another Milestone in Premier League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/nff-hails-alex-iwobi-on-another-milestone-in-premier-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T23:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/26/nff-hails-alex-iwobi-on-another-milestone-in-premier-league/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Football Federation has lauded midfielder Alexander Iwobi for his remarkable milestone, becoming the joint-second most-capped African player in the English Premier League. Iwobi, an essential figure for the Super Eagles, achieved this feat alongside Egyptian star Mohamed Salah during a summer friendly match against Portugal. As of now, Iwobi has earned 328 caps with Nigeria and has made 328 appearances in the English Premier League. The NFF's Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme MON, expressed his delight over the achievement, hoping Iwobi continues to make history. The 30-year-old Nigerian footballer attained this milestone during his 328th EPL appearance, playing for Fulham in their 1-0 triumph over Coventry City. Iwobi's performance in that match included 60 touches on the ball, 51 successful passes, and an impressive 86.3% passing accuracy, bringing him closer to the record held by Ivorian legend Kolo Toure.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has celebrated Super Eagles’ midfield ace Alexander Iwobi on his new milestone of becoming the joint-second most-capped African football player in the English Premiership, alongside",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}