OFFICIAL: CHAN Eagles striker Anthony Ijeoma joins FK Radnik Bijeljina on three-year deal

By Dayo Awoniyi

Nigerian striker Anthony Ijeoma has taken the next big step in his career, signing a three-year contract with Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League side FK Radnik Bijeljina.

The deal marks his first move to Europe after impressing for both Abia Warriors in the NPFL and the CHAN Eagles on the continental stage.

The 22-year-old forward, who was unveiled on Sunday, September 14, received a warm reception from club officials and supporters at the club’s Bijeljina City Stadium.

His arrival is seen as part of Radnik’s broader strategy to inject fresh attacking options into their squad as they push to improve their domestic standing.

Ijeoma heads to Europe on the back of a stellar 2024/25 NPFL season, where he scored 12 goals and provided four assists.

His transfer had been in the works since July but was delayed by his participation at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and visa-related issues.

Now fully settled, the Nigerian forward expressed optimism about his new chapter.

“It’s an opportunity for new challenges, and I will make the most of it,” Ijeoma said during his unveiling.

Determined to hit the ground running, he has already committed to learning the local language and adapting quickly to Radnik’s tactical system.

Founded in 1945, FK Radnik Bijeljina is one of Bosnia’s respected clubs, with their crowning achievement being the 2016 Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup triumph, alongside appearances in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers.

The club plays its home matches at the 6,000-capacity Bijeljina City Stadium, which will now serve as Ijeoma’s new stage.

The Nigerian’s first major tests could come in upcoming fixtures against Borac Banja Luka and NK Široki Brijeg — games that will provide fans with an early glimpse of whether he can replicate his goal-scoring form on European soil.

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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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