Nigerian forward Jesse Sekidika don sign better deal with South Korean top-flight side Gangwon FC, as e carry him European experience come K League 1.
Di 29-year-old attacker move go Asia on free transfer after im contract with Azerbaijani champions Sabah FK expire on June 30, 2026, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Jesse Sekidika Join Gangwon To Add More Firepower For K League Title Race
For official club media photos, Sekidika show face alongside club CEO and football legend Kim Byung-ji as e complete im move officially.
Di Port Harcourt-born forward go wear jersey number 70 as e help lead Gangwon chase league title.
Sekidika leave Azerbaijan when im form still dey very high. During im successful years with Sabah FK, di dangerous winger contribute directly to 31 goals, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists in 107 appearances.
Im sharpness for front play major role for di 2025/2026 season as e help di team win both di league title and cup competition.
After development spells with Benfica and top-flight experience with Turkish giants Galatasaray, di versatile forward bring plenty quality, experience and tactical understanding come South Korea.
Gangwon head coach Chung Kyung-ho specifically target di Nigerian star to help break down stubborn defensive teams for di K League.
Sekidika dey well known for im lightning speed, tricky one-on-one dribbling and deadly right foot. Na qualities like dis make am perfect player to create chances and unlock tight defences from di wings.
Im arrival go immediately strengthen di attack and provide support for key forwards Kim Dae-won and Mo Jae-hyun as Gangwon prepare to play a more aggressive attacking style during di second half of di season.
Why Former Galatasaray Winger Leave Europe Come South Korea
For di Port Harcourt-born attacker, di move to Asia no be say e wan relax or slow down. Instead, e still dey hungry to win more trophies and achieve success for di K League.
“I be player wey always dey aim to win championships,” Sekidika talk during im official unveiling.
“I want achieve good results with Gangwon FC too. I go do my best to repay di support from di fans, and I no fit wait to meet dem for di pitch as soon as possible.”
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Last Updated on June 17, 2026 3:20 pm by Hitvibz Media
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