Hong Kong club signs Nigeria striker Ogenyi Onazi

By Saheed Afolabi

Hong Kong topflight side, Kitchee SC have completely the signing of former Nigeria international, Ogenyi Onazi on a free transfer.

Kitchee SC unveiled Onazi with three other players on Wednesday July 12.

Onazi energy and passing accuracy was key to his move to the Hong Kong move as the head coach, Alex Chu was impressed with the midfielder’s abilities.

The former Super Eagles holding midfielder saw his career blossom in Lazio as he played 76 matches across four seasons and scoring four goals.

The combative midfielder joined Kitchee SC. from Bahrain side, East Riffa.

Founded in 1931, The Bluebirds are the defending champions of the Hong Kong Premier League and have won the title four times in their history.

The club also made history as they became the first side from Hong Kong to reach the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League.