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Zimbabwe’s arguably greatest warrior and former Zimbabwe national senior soccer team captain Peter Ndlovu has been Celebrated By the world’s number one soccer league the English Premier League (EPL).
The Barclays Premier League as it was affectionately known when Zimbabwe exported England’s first african signing , recognised Peter Ndlovu’s contribution in the English top-flight.
Peter Ndlovu holds most caps and goals for the country and the former Warriors international became the first African to feature and score in the rebranded first division when he played at Coventry City in 1992.
With the League’s celebration for the Black History Month, Ndlovu has been honoured for this achievement as part of the celebrations.
Black History Month remembers important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.
EPL said: “Peter Ndlovu will forever have the honour of being the Premier League’s first African player and goal scorer, as part of an exciting Coventry City FC side.
“We’re celebrating iconic players from around the world who’ve starred in the PL as part of Black History Month.”
Peter Ndlovu will forever have the honour of being the Premier League’s first African player and goal scorer, as part of an exciting @Coventry_City side 🤩
We’re celebrating iconic players from around the world who’ve starred in the #PL as part of #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/yWUxw5VXCt
— Premier League (@premierleague)
Fans took to social media showing solidarity with the flying elephant with one sayin “EPL celebrates Peter Ndlovu’s contribution in the top-flight”
Another fan Jerry said
“What an African legend.”
Willie said
“I think it’s good for our brothers n sisters abroad. Let the spirit of DR Martin Luther King Jr, Marcus sGavw ,Nelson R.Mandela leave on.In God there’s no black or white wer all created in the image of God n wer equal before the ayes of the Lord.
Another Epl lover Kelvin mwanza added
“We salute you for putting African football on the map.”
Busisiwe added her voice saying
“I’m so proud of you flying Elephant # African legend’
Thulaziwe Sibanda said
Suku zonke,
Vimbai dzoro said
“He was a legend and he remains a legend.We salute you Peter for lifting the flag of Zimbabwe high.”
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