{
  "id": 3470889,
  "title": "From Marmoush to Iwobi: Highest-paid African players in EPL – Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/from-marmoush-to-iwobi-highest-paid-african-players-in-epl-reports-3470889",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:06:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/from-marmoush-to-iwobi-highest-paid-african-players-in-epl-reports/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "African footballers continue to hold significant influence in the English Premier League (EPL), with several high-profile players earning some of the most substantial contracts in the league. According to reported salary estimates by MSN, the list of the highest-paid African players in the EPL includes stars from various countries. Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush leads the list, earning £295,000 per week at Manchester City. Marmoush joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 after an impressive Bundesliga stint. Following closely are Cameroon's Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United, £150,000 per week), Ghana's Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City, £150,000 per week), and Ghana's Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur, £150,000 per week). Other African players in the top 10 include DR Congo's Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United, £140,000 per week), Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United, £135,000 per week), Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (Manchester United, £120,000 per week), Algeria's Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City, £120,000 per week), Cameroon's Carlos Baleba (Manchester United, £90,000 per week), and Nigeria's Alex Iwobi (Fulham, £80,000 per week). These earnings highlight the growing financial influence of African footballers in the Premier League, as they secure prominent roles and lucrative contracts across the league.",
  "summary": "Discover the highest-paid African players in the English Premier League, including Omar Marmoush, Alex Iwobi, and other top earners. See who commands the m Read More: https://punchng.com/from-marmoush-to-iwobi-highest-paid-african-players-in-epl-reports/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "From Marmoush to Iwobi: Highest-paid African players in EPL – Reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/from-marmoush-to-iwobi-highest-paid-african-players-in-epl-reports",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:06:16.000Z"
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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."
}