After a prolonged absence from professional football spanning over two years, Nigerian defender and former African champion, Godfrey Oboabona, is poised to make a comeback, reportedly signing with an NPFL (Nigeria Professional Football League) club.
Oboabona, who has been without a club since parting ways with Dinamo Batumi in Georgia, is set to return to his roots by joining Sunshine Stars.
The NPFL club holds special significance for the 33-year-old defender, serving as the platform where he embarked on his professional football journey before making a move to Turkey.
According to sources from our Africafoot editorial team, Oboabona has inked a contract that extends until the conclusion of the current season, marking his reintroduction to the Nigerian top-flight football.
Boasting an illustrious career that includes stints with Rizespor in Turkey, Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, and HNK Gorica in Croatia, Oboabona, a key figure in Nigeria’s 2013 African Cup of Nations triumph, now has the opportunity to showcase his enduring prowess on the football pitch.
Despite the extended period of inactivity, the seasoned central defender aims to prove that he still possesses the skills and resilience that have defined his career.
As he dons the jersey for Sunshine Stars once again, Godfrey Oboabona’s return to the Nigerian football scene is eagerly anticipated, with fans hopeful that he can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of his new team in the NPFL.
