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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