Nigeria midfielder Onuche Ogbelu is being linked with a move from Esperance to Libyan Premier League side Al-Ittihad, with the Tunisian club facing the prospect of losing a rapidly rising asset whose market value now stands at €1.00m.
The 22-year-old central midfielder is the subject of transfer speculation monitored by data specialists, who list the potential switch from the Tunisian Ligue 1 champions to the Tripoli outfit with the probability of the move still marked as “?”. With no contract expiry date publicly recorded for his deal at Esperance, there is also uncertainty over whether any departure would involve a fee or potentially develop into a free-agent scenario at a later stage.
Ogbelu, who wears the No 14 shirt for Esperance, has seen his valuation climb sharply in recent seasons, rising from €200,000 at the end of 2023 to its current €1.00m as of late 2025. That trajectory reflects his growing importance in central midfield, where he operates primarily as a right-footed organiser and ball-winner.
Born on 10 May 2003 and listed at 1.85m tall, the Nigerian has built his career through domestic and North African pathways. After spells with Nasarawa United and Fosla Academy in his homeland, he moved to Esperance Tunis in 2023, stepping up from Nigerian club football to Tunisia’s top flight, Ligue Professionnelle 1. His club career has therefore taken him from the Nigerian league system into one of North Africa’s most competitive divisions.
No recent competitive match data, such as opponents, dates or scorelines, is provided in the current dossier for Ogbelu, so there is no verified breakdown of individual performances to frame Al-Ittihad’s interest. However, his sustained presence at Esperance and steady market value growth suggest regular involvement at first-team level.
Should a move to Al-Ittihad materialise, it would keep Ogbelu within North African football while offering a new league and tactical environment, a step that could further shape his development, reputation and long-term potential.
