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Nigerian players William Troost-Ekong and Nyima Nwagua have completed their transfers to Saudi Arabia.
Ekong, 31, joined Premier League side Al Kholood from PAOK, while Nwagua left former NPFL champions Rivers United to join divisional side Al Sadd.
“NPFL 2022 winner Nyima Nwagua leaves Rivers United to join Saudi Arabian club Alsaad. Congratulations skippo @Nyimason28,” Walter Odigie said.
Former Rivers United captain Nyima Nwagua has signed for Saudi Arabian premier league side Al Sadd. Photo | X
The pair were announced by their respective clubs on Friday, with social media posts confirming the moves.
Ekong and Nwagua join a growing number of Nigerian players who have moved to the Middle East in recent years.
One of Nigeria’s greatest achievements in the Arabian Peninsula remains Odion Ighalo, who left Manchester United in 2021 to join Al Shabab.
Since then, Ighalo has won the Saudi League, the King’s Cup and was the top scorer in his first season in the division.
Al Wehda striker, Odion Ighalo. Photo | I.G.
The 35-year-old is currently with Al Wehda, whom he joined in 2023 as a free agent.
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