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Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:31 am
by txj
The former Flying Eagles star will continue his professional career at the TQL Stadium after leaving the Turkish outfit
Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati have confirmed the signing of Obinna Nwobodo from Goztepe.
The former Nigeria U20 midfielder joins the TQL Stadium giants on a three-year contract that will run through 2024, with an option to extend until 2025.
The American announced this in a statement published on their website on Wednesday evening.
“The 25-year-old has signed a three-year deal with FC Cincinnati through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 2025. He will occupy an international roster spot.”
Nwobodo commenced his professional career at Enugu Rangers - a team he helped to win the Nigeria Professional Football League title in 2016.
Following that triumph, he was signed by Hungarian side Ujpest on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
After seeing out his career with the Purples, he was snapped up by the Turkish Super Lig side. He had since become a key figure in Stjepan Tomas’ side.
Prior to his move to Cincinnati, the African played in 29 league matches for Goz Goz, albeit, with no goal to his credit.
Cincinnati general manager Chris Albright was pleased with Nwobodo’s arrival and stated he would complement the club.
“We’re excited to welcome Obinna to FC Cincinnati,” Albright the club website.
“His overall quality will complement our group, while his work rate and defensive presence in midfield are both exceptional.
“Obi is also a dedicated teammate with a character that fits what we’re trying to build. I’d like to thank our ownership group as they continue to demonstrate their commitment to this club.”
Echoing this sentiment is manager Pat Noonan who is in awe of the former Flying Eagle’s qualities.
“Obinna is an elite ball-winning midfielder that adds a different dynamic to our team,” he stated.
“His ability to break up plays, combined with his forward-first mentality make him an excellent addition to our group.”
With this move, he becomes the third African in Cincinnati after Isaac Atanga (Ghana), and Dominique Badji (Senegal).
Nwobodo could make his debut against Atlanta United on Saturday.
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Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:31 am
by txj
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:33 am
by txj
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:49 am
by EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA
Imagine if we had a smart coach that went to Kumasi with 3 legit MF that could press,pass and win tackles.
Very happy for him. He deserves it.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:20 pm
by sabb
all the best
will be on the lookout for his games
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:27 pm
by maceo4
Congrats, this is a good thing abi? Any hopes of his SE chances improving with this move?
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:52 pm
by bushboy
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:27 pm
Congrats, this is a good thing abi? Any hopes of his SE chances improving with this move?
No. Had a better chance playing in Europe. Nigerians still think America is an inferior soccer nation for some daft reason.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:25 pm
by Enugu II
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:27 pm
Congrats, this is a good thing abi? Any hopes of his SE chances improving with this move?
Actually, the move is a legitimate concern given Nigeria's most recent focus on players who play in Europe. Nevertheless, he has to make a move that enhances his personal future. This profession is over in a blink of an eye. Thus, focus on your economic wellbeing primarily.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:40 pm
by Ugbowo
Definitely mixed feelings about this. But I will definitely be on the lookout for his games now.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
by Cellular
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:02 pm
by maceo4
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
But it also seems the best US players end up moving to Europe rather than staying at home…
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:17 pm
by joao
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:02 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get
good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
But it also seems the
best US players end up moving to Europe rather than staying at home…
Not really, those ones just go searching for international taste and glory.
The MLS is definitely not an inferior league in terms of organization and facilities.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:39 pm
by Cellular
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:02 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
But it also seems the best US players end up moving to Europe rather than staying at home…
Bro, if you pay attention to those that go overseas it is either of two things... yet to be discovered or those going for greener pastures (more pay).
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:30 pm
by maceo4
joao wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:17 pm
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:02 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get
good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
But it also seems the
best US players end up moving to Europe rather than staying at home…
Not really, those ones just go searching for international taste and glory.
The MLS is definitely not an inferior league in terms of organization and facilities.
Yea, but what about competitiveness and pay? I would have thought Turkish league pays better?
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:32 pm
by joao
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:30 pm
joao wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:17 pm
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:02 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get
good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
But it also seems the
best US players end up moving to Europe rather than staying at home…
Not really, those ones just go searching for international taste and glory.
The MLS is definitely not an inferior league in terms of organization and facilities.
Yea, but what about competitiveness and pay? I would have thought Turkish league pays better?
You are right about Turkish league paying better.
My argument is that US players like to go to those top European leagues - English, German,
and Italian where most simply ride the bench. You don't see any attempt to go to Scandinavia,
Eastern Europe, or even S. America. Anyway, these wanderers can always come back to the MLS
claiming they played in Europe.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:43 pm
by 1naija
Cincinnati a beautiful city! I have Uber appointments there for the next couple of years. I will catch some of his games...
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:49 pm
by Bigpokey24
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
i was at the PNC stadium last saturday, the pace of the game was insane. The MLS is up there now ooooo
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:51 pm
by 1naija
Show us your ticket stub!
Bigpokey24 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:49 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
i was at the PNC stadium last saturday, the pace of the game was insane. The MLS is up there now ooooo
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:53 pm
by Bigpokey24
1naija wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:51 pm
Show us your ticket stub!
Bigpokey24 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:49 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
i was at the PNC stadium last saturday, the pace of the game was insane. The MLS is up there now ooooo
illiterate, tickets are now sent to mobile devices
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:01 pm
by 1naija
Therefore you cannot show us? Did it disappear from you phone after you used it? We want proof! We are tired of people using mouth to promote themselves. That's how you run kiti kiti run kata kata tell us say you go go Canada go watch Falcons, when you neva go even Galveston.
Bigpokey24 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:53 pm
1naija wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:51 pm
Show us your ticket stub!
Bigpokey24 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:49 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
i was at the PNC stadium last saturday, the pace of the game was insane. The MLS is up there now ooooo
illiterate, tickets are now sent to mobile devices
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:52 pm
by txj
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:39 pm
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:02 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
But it also seems the best US players end up moving to Europe rather than staying at home…
Bro, if you pay attention to those that go overseas it is either of two things... yet to be discovered or those going for greener pastures (more pay).
In the next few years, I suspect it will be the top professional league in the Americas and the best outside Europe..
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:28 pm
by scholl
maceo4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:27 pm
Congrats, this is a good thing abi? Any hopes of his SE chances improving with this move?
Given all the European league "stars" Nigeria has been calling up for decades, I've yet to see an improvement on the world stage.
Re: Obinna Nwobodo: FC Cincinnati sign Nigerian midfielder from Goztepe
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:30 pm
by scholl
Bigpokey24 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:53 pm
1naija wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:51 pm
Show us your ticket stub!
Bigpokey24 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:49 pm
Cellular wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:53 pm
MSL is better than a lot of leagues in Europe.
At least you will get proper football education. You will get good facilities. Good medical care. Good nutrition.
And you WILL BE FIT!
I always laugh when Naijarians denigrate MLS... they just don't know anything about it.
i was at the PNC stadium last saturday, the pace of the game was insane. The MLS is up there now ooooo
illiterate, tickets are now sent to mobile devices
Unku 1Naira still dey ask for fax number to send tickets.
