21-year-old Olamide Adugbe is a standout participant from Nigeria and has accomplished a everlasting switch to Napoli Femminile, the ladies’s workforce of the Serie A membership that additionally serves because the mum or dad membership of Nigerian soccer icon Victor Osimhen.
Adugbe’s transfer to Italy marks a big step in her profession after a formidable stint with Rivers Angels, the place she performed a key position in securing the Federations Cup title.
Adugbe, who signed a one-year take care of Napoli Femminile with an possibility to increase for 2 extra years, expressed her pleasure about becoming a member of the Italian membership.
“It’s a dream come true. The journey has began, and Osimhen will hear the identify,” Adugbe mentioned, sharing her aspirations of creating an influence in European soccer.
The rising Nigerian soccer star’s transfer was celebrated in grand style by her former membership Naija Ratels Soccer Membership.
The membership hosted a particular farewell match in opposition to Nigeria’s U17 Nationwide Staff on the FIFA Purpose Venture in Abuja, with notable figures like Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau and Secretary-Normal Dr. Sanusi Muhammad in attendance.
Barrister Paul Edeh, chairman of Naija Ratels and the Benue State Soccer Affiliation, mirrored on Adugbe’s departure with blended feelings.
“Olamide’s departure is a bittersweet second for us. She has been an incredible asset to this workforce, and whereas we are going to miss her, we’re proud to see her develop and signify Nigeria on a bigger stage in Europe. That is just the start for her,” Edeh remarked.
Adugbe’s new workforce, Napoli Femminile, at the moment sits fifth in Serie A Femminile after three video games. The proficient ahead is about to make her debut quickly, and expectations are excessive as she embarks on this thrilling new chapter in her profession.