Friday 21 July 2017

Godfrey Oboabona joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli FC








Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona has signed a one-year deal with Saudi Arabian heavyweights Al-Ahli Saudi FC.
The centre-back moves to the Jeddah-based outfit on a one-year deal - with the option of a one-year extension - after leaving Caykur Rizespor, the Saudi side confirmed on their official Twitter handle.
Oboabona had spent the last four years in Turkey after joining Rizespor in August 2013, but departed the club at the beginning of the month following the Black Sea Sparrowhawk's relegation, having come to the end of his contract.
The 26-year-old was a key figure in the Nigeria side that won the Africa Cup of Nations under the late Stephen Keshi in
2013, but has lost his place in the Super Eagles in recent months, following the appointment of Gernot Rohr.
Prior falling into out of favour group, Oboabona made about 34 appearances for the national team.
He represented Sunshine Stars in the NPFL before departing for Europe in 2013 and was once forced to deny speculation that he'd criticised Arsene Wenger after being offered a trial at Arsenal.
His new club were one of the founding members of the Saudi Pro League and have never been relegated, having won three league titles, 13 King Cups and one Super Cup during their existence.
Last season they finished second in the Pro League - 11 points behind rivals Al-Hilal - and will be hoping that the addition of Oboabona can help them win their first title since 2016.
In what could pass for being his brother's keeper Oboabona recently called for national prayer for health challenged number one goalkeeper Carl Ikeme. Oboabona who described Ikeme as a worthy ambassador and a dedicated Eagle expressed optimism that fervent prayer will join in fast tracking his return to perfect health.
“This is the time for all us to be united in praying for the quick recovery of Carl, this is the time for us to raise our voice to heaven and seek divine intervention
“We must try as much as possible to always remember Carl in our daily prayers and it is my believe that he will come out stronger," he submitted

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