Victor Osimhen's influence sees another Super Eagles star join Turkish club

Victor Osimhen's influence sees another Super Eagles star join Turkish club

Hassan Abdulsalam 15:27 - 13.09.2024

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen's move to Galatasaray has started to attract other Nigerian players to Turkey.

Following Victor Osimhen's move to Turkish club Galatasaray, another club Adanaspor, has secured the services of experienced Nigerian midfielder Bonke Innocent.

Bonke Innocent joins Turkiye second-tier (TFF First League) side Adanaspor on a one-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Victor Osimhen celebrates with Wilfred Ndidi after scoring for Nigeria against Benin |Photo Credit: Imago

Who is Bonke Innocent?

Innocent was born in Nigeria in 1996 and started his football journey with Bujoc FC before gaining experience in Norway with Lillestrom and Sweden with Malmö. His most recent club was FC Lorient, a French Ligue 1 team.

Bonke Innocent
Bonke Innocent

Adanaspor expressed excitement about the recent signing, stating, "Our Adanaspor signed a 1+1 year contract with experienced midfielder, Bonke Innocent. We wish Bonke Innocent success under our Orange-White jersey."

Osimhen in training |Photo Credit: X/@SSE_NGA
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