Former Flying Eagles midfielder Onuche Ogbelu has joined Libyan giants Al Ittihad, reports Completesports.com.
Ogbelu linked up with Al Ittihad from Tunisian giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
The 22-year-old featured for Espérance during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America last year.
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Al Ittihad reportedly beat Egyptian powerhouse, Al Ahly as well as several other top African clubs to his signature.
Ogbelu moved to Esperance from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Nasarawa United in 2023.
The gifted midfielder scored twice in 45 league appearances for the Blood and Gold.
He was part of Flying Eagles squad to the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
By Adeboye Amosu
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If you must remain in Africa I reckon Al Ahly of Egypt is the club to make you relevant with the national team coaches.
Unless it’s a big money transfer to Libya but still doubt if its much bigger than what Ahly offered.Its frustrating seeing a huge talent waste in Libya!
Ogbelu is as good as the midfielders in the current Super eagles.This lad is just unfortunate with securing a good European club..
What…..?!!!!
Who are his minders….? They’ve just killed his career before it even gets started.
When you walk straight into the starting line-up of Esperance as a 20-year-old midfielder and remain ever present, your next steps 2 years later should be Belgium, Norway or Denmark, not Libya.
Ogbelu Nogbelu. Ogbelu Kogbelu. Ogbelu Jogbelu. U are highly regarded. Go and do well in Libya.
Not happy with this move.
This lad’s village pipo are working overtime.
If the SE is to be a rehabilitation center for players, then it has to be players like this. Perhaps a good showing for the SE will get him noticed.