Nigeria Emerges Top In The List Of African Countries Represented In The Premier League – SIXT-MEDIA LANE
Did you know Nigeria is absolutely dominating the list of African countries in the Premier League?
That’s almost 60 Super Eagles and Nigerian diaspora talent gracing the biggest league in the world, with a massive lead over the 2nd country!
The stats don’t lie. Nigeria is the powerhouse of African football in the EPL.
Which Nigerian player are you most excited to watch this season, and which country do you think will challenge Nigeria for the top spot next year? Let us know your thoughts and predictions for the rest of the season in the comments!
Nigeria tops list of African countries represented in the Premier League (Sept 2025)
1. Nigeria 🇳🇬: 57 players
2. Senegal 🇸🇳: 46 players
3. Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮: 44 players
4. Cameroon 🇨🇲: 35 players
5. Ghana 🇬🇭: 34 players
6. Morocco 🇲🇦: 28 players
7. DR Congo 🇨🇩: 23 players
8. Algeria 🇩🇿: 19 players
9. Mali 🇲🇱: 19 players
10. South Africa 🇿🇦: 16 players
11. Egypt 🇪🇬: 14 players
12. Tunisia 🇹🇳: 8 players
13. Zimbabwe 🇿🇼: 8 players
14. Guinea 🇬🇳: 6 players
15. Sierra Leone 🇸🇱: 6 players
16. Gabon 🇬🇦: 5 players
17. Zambia 🇿🇲: 5 players
18. Congo 🇨🇬: 4 players
19. Togo 🇹🇬: 4 players
20. Angola 🇦🇴: 4 players
21. Burkina Faso 🇧🇫: 4 players
22. Benin 🇧🇯: 3 players
23. Burundi 🇧🇮: 2 players
24. Cape Verde 🇨🇻: 2 players
25. Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶: 2 players
26. Liberia 🇱🇷: 2 players
27. Mauritania 🇲🇷: 2 players
28. Seychelles 🇸🇨: 2 players
29. Gambia 🇬🇲: 2 players
30. Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼: 2 players
31. Kenya 🇰🇪: 1 player
32. Tanzania 🇹🇿: 1 player
33. Central African Republic 🇨🇫: 1 player
34. Mozambique 🇲🇿: 1 player
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