African footballers continue to play a major role in the English Premier League, with several stars earning some of the competition’s highest salaries.
Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush reportedly leads the list of the highest-paid African players in the league, earning £295,000 per week at Manchester City, according to salary estimates published by MSN.
Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo and Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo are both reportedly earning £150,000 per week, while Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus is also said to earn the same amount at Tottenham Hotspur.
DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa reportedly earns £140,000 per week at Newcastle United, while Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui is estimated to earn £135,000.
Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo and Algerian defender Rayan Aït-Nouri are both reportedly on £120,000 per week at Manchester United and Manchester City respectively.
Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba is reportedly set to earn £90,000 per week following his move to Manchester United from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi completes the list, with the Fulham midfielder estimated to earn £80,000 per week, equivalent to about £4.16 million annually before bonuses.
The reported figures highlight the growing financial influence of African footballers in the Premier League, with players from across the continent securing prominent roles and lucrative contracts in England.
