Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem don officially return to Turkish football after e sign two-year contract with Süper Lig club Konyaspor, as e begin another fresh chapter for im football career.
Di Nigerian international dem unveil officially as Konyaspor player for di Konyaspor Museum wey dey inside di club stadium, with Branch Manager Ali Camgöz present during di signing ceremony, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Chidozie Awaziem Don Mark Third Time Wey E Dey Play for Turkey
Awaziem go wear jersey No. 15 for im new club as e return to Turkey after e don play before for Çaykur Rizespor and Alanyaspor.
Dis transfer mean say Awaziem don come back to familiar environment after e spend last season with French Ligue 1 club Nantes, where e prove say na one of dia most reliable defenders.
Di 29-year-old defender carry plenty experience come Konyaspor after e don play football for some of Europe top leagues, including Portugal, France, Spain, Croatia, Turkey and Major League Soccer (MLS) for United States.
Since e comot from FC Porto, Awaziem don show say na dependable and versatile centre-back wey fit also play as right-back anytime need arise.
Im leadership, power for air balls and calmness with ball na some of di qualities wey Konyaspor dey hope go make dia defence stronger before di new Süper Lig season start.
For Awaziem, dis move no be new challenge because e don impress during im loan spell with Çaykur Rizespor for 2019 before e return again join Alanyaspor for di 2021/22 season. Both times, e settle quickly and show say e sabi Turkish football well.
Konyaspor Welcome Chidozie Awaziem With Jersey No. 15
Konyaspor no waste time welcome dia newest signing as dem announce di transfer across dia social media pages shortly after di official unveiling.
“We welcome Chidozie Awaziem and wish him success in our green and white jersey.”
Awaziem don play more than 40 matches for Nigeria and don represent Super Eagles for different Africa Cup of Nations tournaments plus FIFA World Cup.
Im plenty experience for top level football go be big advantage for Konyaspor as dem dey prepare for di 2026/27 season.
Dis transfer still give Awaziem another chance to revive im career for one league wey e don already enjoy success before.
As e don already understand how Turkish football be from im previous time for di country, plenty people believe say e no go take long before e become one of di key defenders for Konyaspor.
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Last Updated on July 29, 2026 11:27 pm by Hitvibz Media
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