Libyan giants Al -Ittihad SC have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu, Completesports.com reports.
Ogbelu, who joined Al-Ittihad from Tunisian outfit Esperance penned a three-year contract.
The 23-year-old arrived Esperance from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club Nasarawa United in 2023.
The former Flying Eagles star is Al Ittihad’s fifth signing of the summer.
The Tripoli-based club have also signed Thembinkosi Lorch, Adem Alilet, Stephane Aziz Ki, Ahmad Benali, and Anatole Abang.
Ogbelu Remarkable Spell At Espérance
Ogbelu represented Esperance at last year’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America, earning plaudits for his impressive performances.
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Renowned for his composure under pressure, ability to evade the press, and excellent ball distribution, the defensive midfielder was a consistent presence for Esperance during his time at the club.
A product of the Fosla Academy in Abuja, Ogbelu made 54 league appearances for the Blood and Gold, scoring two goals in the process.
Key Player For Nigeria’s U-20
Ogbelu was a key member of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles squad that secured a third-place finish at the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The talented midfielder featured in all six of Nigeria’s matches during the tournament, underlining his importance to the team.
His impressive performances also earned him an invitation to train with the Super Eagles in 2023 ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures.
By Adeboye Amosu
