Saudi Professional League facet Al Kholood have formally signed Nigerian teenager Ambrose Ochigbo on mortgage from Tunisian membership ES Zarzis, Soccernet.ng studies, Soccernet.ng studies.
The 19-year-old midfielder joins Al Kholood on a deal that runs till the tip of the season, with the Saudi membership paying a mortgage payment of €96,000 to Zarzis.
The settlement contains an choice for Al Kholood to make the transfer everlasting. Ochigbo’s contract with the Tunisian facet is about to run out in June 2026.
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Ochigbo has already linked up together with his new group and skilled alongside Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, who has embraced the function of mentor.
Troost-Ekong, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations’ Most Helpful Participant, welcomed {the teenager} with a photograph of them in coaching, captioned: “Welcome Ambrose Ochigbo to @AlkholoodClub. Thrilling younger Nigerian expertise, the laborious work begins now my boy.“
Welcome to Ambrose Ochigbo to @AlkholoodClub. Thrilling younger Nigerian expertise, the laborious work begins now my boy! https://t.co/DAyMP7zAxr
— William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) (@WTroostEkong) January 28, 2025
The veteran defender is anticipated to information Ochigbo by means of the early levels of his skilled profession, which has already proven promise.
Born in Nigeria, Ochigbo caught the eye of scouts earlier than becoming a member of the ES Zarzis academy, the place he impressed sufficient to earn a promotion to the senior group for the 2024/25 season.
He performed in 15 of Zarzis’ 16 league matches, beginning 13, scoring one aim, and offering one help.
His contributions helped Zarzis safe 9 wins, 5 attracts, and simply two losses, leaving them fourth within the Tunisian Ligue I Professional standings, two factors behind leaders Stade Tunisien.
Ochigbo shall be desirous to make an affect at Al Kholood and is prone to debut this weekend when the membership faces Al-Ittihad in a Saudi Professional League matchday 18 fixture.