Onuche Ogbelu (born 10 May 2003) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club Espérance de Tunis.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 May 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Espérance de Tunis | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fosla Academy Abuja | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Nasarawa United | 3 | (1) |
| 2023– | Espérance de Tunis | 12 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Nigeria U20 | 11 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 May 2023 | |||
Club career
editOgbelu started his career at Fosla Academy.[1] He helped them win the 2021 Principal's Cup.[2]
In December 2022, Ogbelu joined the Nigerian football club Nasarawa United.
On 30 September 2023, Ogbelu signed a 3-year contract with Tunisian giant Espérance de Tunis.[3]
International career
editIn April 2022, Ogbelu was called up to the Nigerian under-20 side for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.[4][5] In February 2023, Ogbelu was selected in the final Nigerian squad for the CAF U20 African Cup of Nations held in Egypt.[6] He helped them reach third place.[7] In February 2023, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, selected Ogbelu among four U-20 players to train with his team before their African Cup of Nations qualifying matches.[8][9]
Style of play
editOgbelu mainly operates as a midfielder.[10] He is known for his "ability to beat the press" and "ball circulation".[11]
References
edit- ^ Amosu, Adeboye (2022-05-26). "Flying Eagles' Midfielder, Ogbelu, Presents WAFU B Gold Medal To His School Boss, Sani Lulu". Complete Sports. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "Onuche Ogbelu Receives Special Recognition As Sport Minster Describes Him "Gain Of Principal's Cup"". sports247.ng.
- ^ "أنهى الترجي الرياضي التونسي كل إجراءات التعاقد مع متوسط الميدان النيجيري أونوشو أوقبولو البالغ من العمر 20 سنة لمدة ثلاث سنوات". Espérance Sportive de Tunis (in Arabic). 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Bosso Invites 40 Players for WAFU B U20 Championship – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ Balogun, Rilwan (2022-04-18). "Bosso invites 40 for WAFU B U-20 Championship in Niger - Soccernet NG". Soccernet.ng. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ Williams, Tunde (2023-02-09). "Bosso unveils final squad for CAF U20 AFCON". Latest Sports News In Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "Fredrick, Ogwuche stand out; Ogbelu tale of two". allnigeriasoccer.com.
- ^ "AFCON Qualifiers- Peseiro Picks Bamaiyi, Three Other Nigeria U20 Players To Train With Super Eagles - OwnGoal Nigeria". 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "Super Eagles coach Peseiro picks 4 Flying Eagles stars – Score Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Side Of Nigeria U20 Team". thestreetjournal.org.
- ^ "Agbalaka, Frederick, Ogbelu Tops List Of Five Players Who Have Excelled". owngoalnigeria.com.