Premier League has introduced a novel competition to get the best ever Nigerian player in its history.
It has thus shortlisted five of such players, with Nwako Kanu, JJ Okocha being among.
Others are John Mikel Obi, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and former Chelsea player Victor Moses.
Others are Mikel Obi, former Arsenal player Kanu Nwankwo, former Bolton Wanderers player Jay Jay Okocha, former Middleborough player Yakubu Aiyegbeni and former Chelsea player Victor Moses.
The EPL said on its website that the competition was organised to recognise the impact Nigerians have had in the EPL since inception.
It also acknowledged that Nigerians like Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Isaac Success are currently lighting up the league.
“Some exceptionally gifted players have come from overseas to light up the Premier League, and we are celebrating the talent that has arrived from some selected nations,” the EPL said.
“We are looking at the achievements of the Premier League’s top Nigerians, and we want to know who you think has been the best.
“A total of 42 have featured in the Premier League, more than any other African country, with Efan Ekoku being the first when he represented Norwich City in April 1993.
“Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success and Odion Ighalo are the five Nigerians to play in the current campaign.”