2016 MLS Expansion Draft : List Of Protected & Unprotected Nigerian Players

Published: December 12, 2016

Major League Soccer clubs have announced their protected and unprotected list ahead of Tuesday’s 2016 MLS Expansion Draft.

Nine players of Nigerian descent have been protected, while six others are unprotected including Philadelphia Union star and USA international Maurice Edu.

Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe and Houston Dynamo’s Sebastian Ibeagha are automatically protected as they are homegrown players.

Protected Players of Nigerian Descent

Tesho Akindele - FC Dallas
Jalil Anibaba- Houston Dynamo
Sebastian Ibeagha (HG) - Houston Dynamo
Fanendo Adi - Portland Timbers
Gbenga Arokoyo - Portland Timbers
Obayan Sunday, Stephen - Real Salt Lake
Ike Opara - Sporting KC
Sam Adekugbe (HG) - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Fatai Alashe - San Jose Earthquakes

Unprotected Players of Nigerian Descent
Maurice Edu - Philadelphia Union
Kennedy Igboananike - Portland Timbers
Amobi Okugo - Portland Timbers
Boyd Okwounu - Real Salt Lake
Innocent Emeghara - San Jose Earthquakes
Quincy Amarikwa - San Jose Earthquakes

Igho Kingsley