Six Super Eagles New Players

Six Super Eagles New Players

Nigeria has historically had a presence in the Premier League. From Efan Ekoku to the most recent addition, Joe Aribo, the Super Eagles' presence in the most watched league has been one of the primary reasons Nigerians anticipate the return of hostilities every August/September.

The Super Eagles had eight players in the Premier League previous season, but with Watford relegating three Nigerians and the impending departure of Leicester City's Ademola Lookman, reconciled with the arrivals of Taiwo Awoniyi and Joe Aribo from Union Berlin and Rangers, the current super eagles new players are six.

Joe Aribo (Southampton) Aribo made his Southampton debut with an incredible goal, gliding past a sea of legs to score what can only be compared to a signature Maradona or Messi strike, despite the fact that they went on to lose. The midfielder arrived from UEFA Europa League finalists Rangers and is likely to make his debut when the club travels to face Tottenham Hotspur.

Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest) Awoniyi joins Nottingham Forest after a good season in the Bundesliga with Union Berlin.

He is one of the super eagles new players now. The club will expect Awoniyi to justify the club record fee of £17.5 million. Nottingham Forest's Premier League campaign kicks off against Newcastle United.

Alex Iwobi (Everton) Iwobi was instrumental in Everton avoiding relegation last season and has emerged as a major figure in Frank Lampard's plans for the 2022/23 season. Iwobi's two goals helped ease the strain on the Toffees' manager. They kick off their season against Chelsea, whom they defeated 1-0 when fighting relegation last season.

Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City) Although he was unable to recreate his form from the 2020/21 season, in which he scored 12 goals, Iheanacho remains an important member of Brendan Rodgers' side. Because Leicester City has been quiet in the transfer market, Iheanacho will have an easier job gaining playing time. His major challengers for a starting berth are Patson Daka, Ayoze Perez, and Jamie Vardy.

Frank Onyeka (Brentford) After his first few games with Brentford, Onyeka was demoted to substitute positions after failing to live up to the expectations surrounding his arrival in the Premier League. To play frequently, the hard-tackling midfielder will have to outperform Christian Nrgaard and Vitaly Janelt. Christian Eriksen's departure could potentially help his chances.

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)

The midfield enforcer had a terrible 2021/22 season due to a long-term knee injury that kept him out of Leicester City's season finale as well as Nigeria's World Cup play-off against Ghana. Ndidi is scheduled to return to training after showing indications of recuperation.

Leicester City will kick off their Premier League campaign against Brentford.

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