Nigerian midfielder Ridwan Popoola don complete im move go UAE club Al Wasl after the club officially confirm say dem sign am from Hungarian side Kisvárda ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The young midfielder join the club as part of Al-Wasl plan to make their squad stronger before the new season and the competitions wey dey come, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Ridwan Popoola Join Al Wasl to Make Midfield Strong Pass
Al-Wasl announce say the 19-year-old don become part of their first team as dem dey prepare for the new football season.
According to the club, Popoola signing na part of their long-term plan to bring in quality players wey get good football sense and technical ability.
Dem believe say the Nigerian go give the head coach more options and help improve the overall strength of the team.
The UAE club also talk say the move show their ambition to build one strong squad wey fit compete for different trophies both for local league and continental competitions.
At 1.91 metres tall, Popoola dey known for im physical strength, ball-winning ability and the way e dey shield defenders.
Even though na defensive midfielder be im main position, e still fit play for central midfield without any wahala.
Ridwan Popoola Earn Big Move After Im Shine Well for Hungary
This transfer come after Popoola enjoy one impressive season with Kisvárda, where e quickly become one of the first names for the starting eleven despite say e still young.
For the 2025/26 Hungarian league season, the Nigerian midfielder play 28 league matches, start 26 games, score one goal, and spend more than 2,100 minutes on the pitch.
Before e move go Europe, Popoola start im football journey for Nigeria with Olukismet FC and Seamoriow Football Club before Kisvárda sign am for February 2025.
Im performances help am continue to attract attention as one of Nigeria’s promising young midfielders, and now Al-Wasl don reward am with another big opportunity.
The move to the UAE na another important step for the youngster as e dey prepare to test im quality for the UAE Pro League and continental competitions.
With im strength, calmness on the ball and defensive qualities, plenty fans go dey expect Ridwan Popoola to settle quickly and continue the progress wey don make many clubs notice am.
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Last Updated on July 8, 2026 10:21 pm by Hitvibz Media
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