Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Club Al Nassr Complete the Signing of Talented Nigerian Footballer
- Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr have completed the signing of a Nigerian player ahead of the January transfer deadline
- The fast-rising talent is set to become the first Nigerian to play alongside Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo
- Werder Bremen star Victor Boniface had been close to joining the club but his move stalled during the January 2025 transfer window
Al-Nassr FC have completed the signing of another Nigerian international, eight years after bringing in former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa.
The young Nigerian prospect could become the first Nigerian player to feature alongside Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo in the same team, if the 2025 UEFA Nations League winner remains in the Saudi Pro League.
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo narrowly missed the chance to play with the former Real Madrid star, having left Manchester United before Ronaldo’s return during the 2021/22 Premier League season.
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Another Nigerian international who had a golden opportunity to team up with Ronaldo was Victor Boniface, per One Football.
Al-Nassr had reportedly reached a €60 million agreement to sign Boniface, but the deal collapsed after the club opted to recruit Colombian striker Jhon Durán from the Premier League instead.
Oguejiofor joins Al-Nassr
Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr have signed 18-year-old David Oguejiofor from Kaduna-based Simoiben Football Academy for an undisclosed fee before the close of the January transfer window.
The Nigerian youngster has joined the club on a six-month loan deal, with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season, subject to his performances.
Oguejiofor has been registered with Al-Nassr’s U21 team, where his development will be closely monitored by the coaching staff.
The Simoiben Football Academy graduate was also given the opportunity to train with the senior squad ahead of the official signing of his contract.
During the sessions, the teenager trained alongside stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Joao Felix and Inigo Martínez.
Simoiben Football Academy bids Oguejiofor farewell
The president of Simoiben Football Academy, Ibukun Simon, has expressed confidence that David Oguejiofor has what it takes to succeed at Al-Nassr.
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The wife of Super Eagles winger Moses Simon confirmed that all the necessary paperwork for the transfer has been duly completed.
She added that Oguejiofor is expected to make the academy proud, following in the footsteps of other graduates who have gone on to play in various leagues. Ibukun Moses said:
"All paper works for the deal has been signed already and we wish him all the best while in Saudi Arabia hoping he will follow in the footsteps of our other players who have since gone on to make the best of their move from us,” according to OwnGoal.
Leipzig interested in Fredrick
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles breakout star Benjamin Fredrick is a subject of transfer interest from German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after his impressive run in the national team.
Fredrick was trained at Super Eagles star Moses Simon's Simoiben academy and had stints with Nigerian clubs ABS and Nasarawa United before moving to Europe.
Source: Legit.ng
