Following his new contract extension for Manchester City, forward Kelechi Iheanacho has become the highest paid Nigerian in the Premier League. Iheanacho having signed a new two-year entension of his contract, tops the list, who else makes the list of the top 5 earners in the EPL
5) Kenneth Omeruo
The Chelsea defender, rounds up the top five with a weekly salary of £15,000.

4) Odion Ighalo
The Watford striker who was involved in a lot of transfer talks during the just closed window is fourth on $25,000.

3) Victor Moses
The Chelsea returnee is third on the list with an earning of £50,000 per-week at Chelsea

2) John Mikel Obi
This new wage takes him above John Mikel Obi, Chelsea midfielder, who was involved in transfer speculations following the arrival of Conte at Chelsea. Obi earns £75, 000 weekly at Stamford Bridge.

1) Kelechi Iheanacho
According to African Football, his new contract guarantees him a weekly wage of £85,000 which is the highest for any Nigerian player.