Transfer: Nigerian defender Ogbu joins Czech champion Slavia Prague
Former Flying Eagles defender Igho Ogbu has linked up with Czech Republic champions Slavia Prague.
Ogbu has moved to Eden Park from Norwegian club, Lillestrom.
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract.
The centre-back moved to Europe from Nigeria Professional Football League side Gombe United in 2020.
Ogbu has spent his entire professional career in Norway after stints with Rosenborg, Levanger and Sogndal.
"I feel amazing, I'm happy with the way the club welcomed me, that I was able to sign here. Every player's dream is to win trophies, to leave a legacy in the team which you transfer to,” he told the club’s official website.
"I really hope that I will be successful in Slavia. I can't wait to meet the fans and my new teammates."
Ogbu is now the third Nigerian at Slavia Prague with Peter Olayinka and Moses Usor already a key part of the team.
Former Flying Eagles defender Igho Ogbu has linked up with Czech Republic champions Slavia Prague.
Ogbu has moved to Eden Park from Norwegian club, Lillestrom.
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract.
The centre-back moved to Europe from Nigeria Professional Football League side Gombe United in 2020.
Ogbu has spent his entire professional career in Norway after stints with Rosenborg, Levanger and Sogndal.
"I feel amazing, I'm happy with the way the club welcomed me, that I was able to sign here. Every player's dream is to win trophies, to leave a legacy in the team which you transfer to,” he told the club’s official website.
"I really hope that I will be successful in Slavia. I can't wait to meet the fans and my new teammates."
Ogbu is now the third Nigerian at Slavia Prague with Peter Olayinka and Moses Usor already a key part of the team.
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