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From Marmoush to Iwobi: Highest-paid African players in EPL – Reports

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  • Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush tops the list of highest-paid African players in the English Premier League, earning £295,000 weekly.
  • Several other African stars, including Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo, and Mohammed Kudus, also feature prominently with high salaries.
  • Players from Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Algeria, and Nigeria are represented on the list, showcasing the continent's influence in the EPL.

African footballers are making a significant impact in the English Premier League, with several stars securing lucrative contracts and commanding substantial weekly wages. These players, ranging from established veterans to emerging talents, represent a diverse array of nations across the continent.

Leading the pack is Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, who plays for Manchester City. Reports indicate he earns an impressive £295,000 per week, nearly double the salary of other high-earning African players in the league. Marmoush joined City in January 2025 after a successful spell with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Omar Marmoush leads the list of the highest-paid African players in the EPL, based on reported salary estimates published on MSN, Microsoft’s digital news and content platform, on Wednesday.

— The PunchThis quote introduces Omar Marmoush as the highest-paid African player in the EPL.

Following closely are several players earning around £150,000 weekly. These include Cameroonian international Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United, Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City, and another Ghanaian, Mohammed Kudus, an attacking midfielder at Tottenham Hotspur. Semenyo's rapid development in English football has led to a significant rise in his profile and value.

His reported salary is almost double that of the African players earning £150,000 per week, highlighting his position among the Premier League’s highest-paid African stars.

— The PunchThis quote emphasizes the significant salary difference for Omar Marmoush compared to other top earners.

Other notable African players on the list include Yoane Wissa from DR Congo, who earns approximately £140,000 per week at Newcastle United, and Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United, reportedly earning £135,000 per week. Ivorian winger Amad Diallo also features, with an estimated weekly wage of £120,000 at Manchester United, placing him among the better-paid African players at the club.

The list highlights the growing influence and financial standing of African talent within one of the world's most competitive football leagues. Players from Algeria, such as Rayan Aït-Nouri, are also mentioned, underscoring the widespread representation of African nations in the Premier League.

Players from Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Algeria and Nigeria are also represented on the list.

— The PunchThis quote lists the various African nationalities represented among the highest-paid players.
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