Glory Ogbonna has officially confirmed his departure from the Turkish giants Besiktas JK after three seasons with the side.
The 25 -year -old made the announcement through a sincere publication on her official Facebook page on Thursday, thanking the club for her support and the love she received during her time in Istanbul.
“You made me feel at home” – Ogbonna’s message to Besiktas
“I just want to use this medium to appreciate this wonderful club of how they made me feel at home during my three years of stay with them,” Ogbonna wrote.
“I want to thank my teammates, a technical team, members of the Board and fans for their support both in the good and in the bad times.”
“Everyone always ensures that love leads. Thank you all, and I wish the club a wonderful season from now on. A love, Beşiktaş.”
From Edo Queens to Istanbul: Ogbonna’s trip
He joined Beşiktaş: February 3, 2023
Previous Club: Edo Queens (Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership)
Key traits: versatility, composure, tactical consciousness
Playing positions: mainly left lateral; It also appears as a central and defensive midfielder
Reputation: it became a consistent and reliable figure for black eagles in all competitions
National Team Contributions
Ogbonna has been an accessory in Nigeria’s national team since he impressed in the Wafu Women’s Cup 2018, where the then coach Thomas Dennerby acclaimed her as one of the outstanding players.
WAFCON 2018: He obtained a place in the squad
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: part of the 23 players team
Notable performance: it appears in the historic victory of Nigeria 3–2 over Australia in the group stage, helping the Falcons to overcome the group
Ogbonna has not yet announced its next club, but it is expected to attract the attention of the clubs in Europe, Asia and potentially from the United States.