Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has decided to pitch his tent with the Major Soccer League club FC Cincinnati.
Awaziem, 27, has made nearly 300 professional appearances across Europe since signing with Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto in 2015, debuting with the first team in January 2016.
In the 2023/24 season with Boavista FC, Awaziem made 27 appearances – 25 starts – for his club despite missing periods with the Nigerian National Team for FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
” FC Cincinnati has acquired defender Chidozie Awaziem from Boavista FC of the Portuguese Primeira Liga via transfer, the club announced today.
The Orange and Blue have signed Awaziem through 2025, with options for 2026 and 2027.
Awaziem will join the club’s roster and become eligible pending receipt of his P-1 visa”, the club announced
