Zaha equals Kanu’s Premier League record

The Ivorian reached a milestone in the English elite division having featured against Leeds United on Monday


With his appearance in Monday’s Premier League match against Leeds United, Wilfried Zaha added another historic achievement to his illustrious resume as he became the joint-third most capped African in the competition’s history.


Wilfried Zaha made his 273rd appearance in the Premier League, with Kolo Tourรฉ (353) and Shola Ameobi (298) the only African players to have played more games in the competition (๐Š๐š๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ฐ๐š๐ง๐ค๐ฐ๐จ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘).


By starting against Jesse Marsch’s men, the Cote d’Ivoire international earned his 273rd cap in the English topflight, moving him level with Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu.


The lanky striker accrued that number during a spell that saw him represent Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth during his 13-year stay in England.


Kolo Toure and Shola Ameobi are the only Africans to have played more games in the tournament. While former Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City defender Toure amassed 353 caps, Newcastle United icon Ameobi occupy the second spot with 298 matches under his belt.


Should Zaha feature against Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on April 30, that will see him eclipse Kanu’s mark to occupy the second position. 


Already, the former Manchester United winger is the player to have suffered the most fouls in the competition’s history.


At Crystal Palace, the 29-year-old is fourth on the Eagles’ all-time appearance makers list with only Jim Cannon, Terry Long and Albert Harry ahead. 


If Zaha decides to remain at Selhurst Park, that would give him an opportunity to eclipse Albert Harry’s third-place record in the 2022-23 season.

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