Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Enyimba have acquired the services of midfielder Odinaka Francis from Lobi Stars, Afrosport reports.
Francis who has been in training with the Nigerian giants in the last few weeks, has penned a two-year deal with the People’s Elephants ahead of the 2024-25 NPFL season.
“It’s official! Odinka Francis signs with Enyimba FC! The ball boy turned star is back where it all began!,” Enyimba made the announcement in a post on X.
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πThe ball boy turned star is back where it all began!π΅π‘#EnyimbaFC #NewBeginnings pic.twitter.com/qaMuyIwk2u
β Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) August 19, 2024
The former Dakkada FC player scored four goals for Lobi Stars in the NPFL last season.
It marks a return to base for the utility player who was born in the commercial city ofΒ Aba in Abia state.
Odinaka can play effectively as either a midfielder or a defender.
He joins Austin Onyemaechi as the new signings announced by the two-time African Champions ahead of the new season.
