Recently, the Premier League has seen a surge of top-performing African players. With the likes of Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, and Thomas Partey, African footballers have raised the bar for their presence in the English top division. Although other notable players such as Wilfred Ndidi, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, and Naby Keita have also been outstanding, this list will focus on the top five active African players in the Premier League.
Thomas Partey
Arsenal fans have finally seen Thomas Partey return to his best form after a period of adjustment following his transfer from Atletico Madrid. Under the management of Mikel Arteta, Partey’s exceptional passing abilities have been fully utilized, leading to Arsenal having the most successful progressive passes in the league this season. Nigeria betting fans have already placed Arsenal as favorites to clinch the title this season, and if it happens, they will have Partey to thank for holding their midfield together.
Riyad Mahrez
Manchester City’s wealth of talent in their attacking lineup has made it necessary for manager Pep Guardiola to rotate players frequently. However, in the most important matches of the season, it is evident which players Guardiola favors by observing his starting lineup. One of these players is Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian winger has been a regular starter for City in all competitions. Mahrez has scored crucial goals in the Premier League and provided several assists throughout the season. As Manchester City push Arsenal for the title, Guardiola is likely to use the experienced Mahrez more frequently in the remaining games of the season. You can be a part of the action by placing your wagers with Betway as the season gets even more interesting.
Wilfred Zaha
Upon his induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame, former player Patrick Vieira named Wilfried Zaha as a player who could receive similar recognition in the future. Although Vieira is currently Zaha’s manager at Crystal Palace, his statement holds weight when examining Zaha’s performances this season. Zaha has been Palace’s best player so far, and his improved form under Vieira has been reflected in his impressive dribbling statistics in the league.
Taiwo Awoniyi
It is not surprising that Taiwo Awoniyi, who left Liverpool for free last year, is now back in the Premier League as an £18.5 million striker after a successful season with Union Berlin. He exceeded expectations by scoring 15 goals and was worth more than the £6.5 million that Union Berlin paid for him. The question now is whether he can help his side Nottingham Forest to stay in the top flight.
Joe Aribo
Joe Aribo, known for his impressive technical skills and ability to beat opposition players, gained widespread praise after scoring a wonder goal against Villarreal in a pre-season friendly last year. However, Southampton fans should expect him to contribute much more than just that to their midfield this season if they are to avoid relegation. Due to his athleticism and goal-scoring ability, he has the potential to become one of the most effective midfielders in the Premier League outside of the top five teams. The Saints find themselves in familiar grounds after 23 matches, but anything can happen in football. Betway allows you to bet on all the remaining league matches.