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Nigeria U-20 World Cup standout Agbalaka joins Russian club, defying UEFA ban

Posted : 09 August 2023
Nigeria's Flying Eagles left-back Solomon Agbalaka has finalized a season-long loan move to Russian club Sochi FC.

During the last Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup in Argentina, the 19-year-old defender was a consistent presence in Nigeria's left-back position. 

His performances earned him the Man of the Match award once at the Nations Cup, and he received interest from clubs in Germany and Belgium according to Nigerian journalist Andrew Randa.

Despite the other offers, Russian club FC Sochi has officially announced the signing of Agbalaka on a season-long loan from Broad Academy.

This move implies that Agbalaka won't be able to participate in continental football unless he departs from the Russian league next summer. 

This restriction is due to UEFA's indefinite ban on Russian clubs from competing in their tournaments, attributed to their involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.

Sochi FC currently holds a notable position in the Russian Premier League, having finished in the top five twice in the past three seasons. 

Their current league standing is 11th after three games, with ambitions to challenge established teams like Zenit and CSKA Moscow.


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