Chidozie Awaziem Gears Up for 11th Ligue 1 Appearance as Nantes Face Rennes

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is poised to make his 11th appearance in the French Ligue 1 for Nantes as they embark on an away clash against Rennes this Saturday, according to reports from Completesportsnigeria.com. Since his loan move from FC Porto to Claudio Ranieri’s Nantes in the summer, Awaziem has established himself as a regular presence, featuring in 10 of the team’s 13 league games this season.

The official squad list for the upcoming match against Rennes, released on the club’s verified Twitter handle, includes Awaziem among the 21-man squad. Nantes currently occupies the 5th position in the French topflight league table with 23 points.

Awaziem, who has scored one goal in the league this campaign, recently showcased his skills for the Super Eagles in their remarkable 4-2 comeback win against Argentina in an international friendly match held in Krasnodar, Russia, on November 14.

The defender’s consistent performances have not gone unnoticed, and his inclusion in Nantes’ squad for the Rennes clash further underlines his integral role in the team under Ranieri’s leadership. As Awaziem prepares for his 11th Ligue 1 appearance, football enthusiasts will be keen to witness his contribution to Nantes’ quest for success in the French topflight.