'I'm Coming for Kolo Touré's Record' - Alex Iwobi Sends Bold Message After Overtaking Mohamed Salah in Premier League Milestone

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has set his sights on surpassing Ivorian legend Kolo Touré's Premier League appearance record after moving ahead of Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah in a significant milestone for African footballers, Sports247. The Fulham midfielder reached 329 Premier League appearances in the statistical category being tracked following his side's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, moving ahead of Liverpool's Salah, who stands on 328, while former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Touré leads with 353.

Speaking about the achievement, Iwobi expressed satisfaction with his progress but insisted that he remains more interested in creating new memories than celebrating previous accomplishments. "It's hard for me to just cherish the memories that I've made in the past.

I like to keep on looking ahead," Iwobi explained. The Nigerian international described the milestone as encouraging but stressed that his ambition extends beyond merely overtaking Salah.

"It's a nice little stat to have, but I'm trying to break the record," he declared. "I think Kolo Touré is up there, so I keep my eyes going forward and see if I can break that.

Iwobi's determination reflects the mentality that has defined his career since emerging through Arsenal's youth system and establishing himself in the Premier League. The versatile midfielder subsequently represented Everton before joining Fulham, where he has continued to demonstrate consistency, creativity and tactical intelligence.

His performances have also strengthened his reputation as one of Nigeria's most dependable players, combining his club responsibilities with regular appearances for the Super Eagles. Despite accumulating significant experience in English football, Iwobi remains determined to challenge himself and achieve further milestones.

His latest comments underline a relentless desire for improvement, with the Nigerian refusing to allow personal achievements to distract him from future ambitions. For Iwobi, the challenge is clear: continue delivering consistent performances for Fulham while pursuing another significant place in Premier League history.

And with Touré's benchmark now firmly in his sights, the Super Eagles star has made it clear that he is not finished chasing records."