Nigeria Players Abroad
Hamzat Ojediran: RC Lens general manager reacts to Nigeria midfielder capture
By Saheed Afolabi
RC Lens General Manager, Pierre Dreossi is delighted with the opportunity to have former Nigeria U17 midfielder, Hamzat Ojediran in their ranks.
Ojediran signed a four year deal with the French Ligue 1 side after joining from Hungarian side, Debrecen in the summer.
Dreossi described Ojediran as a shining star following his revelation and intriguing performances in Hungary.
The club’s chief said the 20 year old Nigerian is an explosive midfielder whose playing style correspond with what RC Lens is known for.
“We are pleased to announce the signing of Hamzat Ojediran for the next four seasons. A revelation in the Hungarian championship in 2023/24, Hamzat is a true force of nature,” Dreossi was quoted by RC Lens.
“An explosive and athletic midfielder, he is an aggressive ball-winner in the good sense of the word. His determination and commitment on the pitch correspond exactly to what is expected of an RC Lens player.
“The recruitment of Hamzat is part of the club’s policy of also focusing on emerging players with interesting potential.”
The holding midfielder featured in the Golden Eaglets four matches at the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
