Abel Ogwuche (born 6 July 2003) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Swedish side Trelleborg as a centre-back.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abel Ogwuche[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 2003[1] | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Trelleborgs FF | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Tripple 44 Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Trelleborg | 49 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023– | Nigeria U-20 | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 November 2024 | |||
Career
editOgwuche came through the Tripple 44 Academy in Ibadan. In February 2022 he began a trial period with the Swedish side Trelleborgs FF.[3] The following month he signed for the club on a short term deal, with the option to extend.[4][5] He made his Superettan debut for Trelleborgs on 21 August 2022 against Dalkurd FF.[6]
In November 2022 it was announced that Ohwuche would be signing a professional contract, and that the agreement would keep him with the Swedish club into 2026.[7] The club has the option to extend the contract by an extra year and Trelleborgs sports director Salif Camara Jönsson said “we get a tall center back with substantial upside in both aerial and duel play. We see a very big potential in him [and] he still has things to develop”.[8]
International career
editOgwuche was named in the Nigerian squad for the AFCON under-20 tournament in January 2023.[9] He was awarded man of the match in the quarter-final win over Uganda that ensured Nigeria’s qualification for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[10][11] He was subsequently named in the Nigerian squad for the 2023 U20 World Cup.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023 SQUAD LIST: Nigeria (NGA)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 18. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Abel Ogwuche at Soccerway. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "TFF can start collaboration with academia in Nigeria". Trelleborgsallehanda. February 7, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Taiwo, Taiye (March 2, 2022). "Abel Ogwuche: Swedish club Trelleborgs sign Nigeria youngster". Goal.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Bilding, Arthur (March 2, 2022). "TFF loan trial player Abel Ogwuche". SKD.se. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "TRELLEBORGS VS. DALKURD 4-2". Soccerway. August 21, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Tunde (November 23, 2022). "Trelleborgs complete signing of Nigerian youngster Abel Ogwuche". Brilla.net. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official: Trelleborgs FF buys Abel Ogwuche". Fotbolltransfers.com. November 17, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Ogundiya, Charles (January 4, 2023). "Bosso invites Abel Ogwuche for U-20 AFCON". newtelegraphng. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "U20 AFCON Q/Final: Abel Ogwuche in for banned Flying Eagles skipper Bameyi". Score Nigeria. February 28, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Victor, Kwaghshir (March 3, 202). "Abel Ogwuche named Man of the Match in Flying Eagles' victory over Uganda at the 2022 AFCON". benuevibes. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "FLYING EAGLES SQUAD: Victor Eletu wears jersey No 10, Daga youngest player". Scorenigeria.com. May 13, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.