No fewer than 11 youngsters of Nigerian descent are currently on the payroll of Premier League side, Arsenal.
Alex Iwobi, set to miss the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier, due to illness is the most renowned name.
Now 22, Iwobi represents one of Arsenal’s homegrown players and is the only Nigerian to represent the club so far this season.
Then comes Eddie Nketiah who is expected to see first-team action this season, especially in the Carabao Cup and Europa League group stages.
The remaining nine players are all classed as u21.
They are Ryan Alebiousu, Xavier Amaechi, Folarin Balogun, Tolaji Bola, Arthur Okonkwo, James Olayinka, Joseph Olowu, Tobi Omole and Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal have recorded back-to-back victories against West Ham and Cardiff City after a difficult start to life under Unai Emery.
The Spaniard was handed the worst possible initiation by reigning champions Manchester City then given another blow by predecessor Chelsea.
Next up for the Gunners is a trip to Newcastle after the international window.
