By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former U-23 Eagles captain, Okechukwu Azubuike has joined Turkish club, Caykur Rizespor, Prompt News reports.
Azubuike joined the Black Sea from another Turkish Super Lig outfit, Istanbul Başakşehir.
“Çaykur Rizespor has reached an agreement in principle with Medipol Başakşehir for the transfer of Okechukwu Godson AZUBUIKE to our club,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
“The 25-year-old midfielder has participated in the preparation camp of our team, and the official procedures will be completed with the opening of the transfer season.
“We say “Welcome” to Azubuike and wish him success. It is announced with our respect to our community and the public.
Azubuike had a loan stint with Rizespor in 2019, with a goal in 14 appearances.
He has been capped once at the senior level by Nigeria.
