Official : 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-Winning Midfielder Joins Denizlispor
Published: January 15, 2020Denizlispor have confirmed the signing of Nigeria international Eddy Onazi from Turkish Super Lig rivals Trabzonspor.
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder has put pen to paper on a one-and-a-half year contract with Denizlispor, with the club having an option for another year.
Denizlispor were promoted to the Turkish top-flight at the end of the 2018-2019 campaign by virtue of winning the TFF First League last season.
Onazi spent three and a half years at Trabzonspor, and departs the club after 79 appearances in all tournaments.
An Achilles tendon rupture injury he suffered in December 2018 limited his appearance sin his last one year with Trabzonspor.
The defensive midfielder started his professional career abroad in Italy with Lazio and played domestically for My People FC and Junior Elkanemi, the grassroots clubs that produced John Obi Mikel, Chidozie Awaziem and Joseph Akpala.
Subject to approval from the Federation, Onazi could make his league debut for Denizlispor when they take on Galatasaray on Sunday, January 19.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Denizlispor
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