Through a statement on their official website, Italian Serie D club Savona have announced the signing of experienced Nigerian midfielder Kenneth Obodo.

Obodo started his career in Italy with Pisa playing for three seasons and winning the Serie C promotion.

The 34-year-old has also played for Alessandria, Grosseto, Juve Stabia and Südtirol, and wore the jersey of US Vibonese in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.

In his final season at US Vibonese, Obodo captained the club in 33 matches in the Serie C - Girone C, logging 2,970 minutes.

Kenneth has a more famous brother, Christian Obodo, who played for Serie A sides Fiorentina and Udinese among others and was a member of the Super Eagles squad to the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations.

He could make his league debut for his new employer when they face Seravezza on September 1.

Igho Kingsley

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