Imoh Ezekiel Poised to Leave Standard Liège Amid Transfer Speculation
Standard Liège appears set to part ways with one of its key attackers, Nigerian striker Imoh Ezekiel. The 22-year-old forward was notably absent from training recently, having been granted permission by the Belgian club to visit another team’s facilities in Germany. While the exact club remains undisclosed, reports suggest Ezekiel is on the verge of a transfer.
Despite the ongoing talks, Ezekiel is expected to return to Standard Liège training this Friday. The Nigerian star has yet to publicly reveal his next destination, but insiders anticipate an announcement soon.
Imoh Ezekiel’s journey with Standard Liège began in 2012 after his recruitment from Nigerian youth side Lion FC. He made his professional debut under coach José Riga on February 19, 2012, in a league match against Zulte Waregem. His first official goal for the club came on May 6, 2012, against Genk, marking an important milestone in his burgeoning career.
Demonstrating the club’s faith in his potential, Standard secured Ezekiel’s services with a contract extension on December 18, 2012, tying him to the club until 2017. One of his standout moments came on August 11, 2013, during a league match against KRC Genk. Ezekiel scored the opening goal just 10.40 seconds into the game — the fastest recorded goal in Belgian Championship history.
As the club prepares to bid farewell to the promising Nigerian forward, attention now turns to where Ezekiel’s career will take him next and how Standard Liège will adjust to his anticipated departure.
