Former Dynamo Academica Star Joins Turkish Super Lig Bodrum FK

Former Dynamo Academica Star Joins Turkish Super Lig Bodrum FK

Ibrahim Lateef

Gabriel Obekpa, a 20-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder, has signed with Bodrum FK in the Turkish Super League, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

Obekpa's promising career began in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, with Dynamo Academica, one of Nigeria's fastest-growing football academies known for producing several talents now thriving in European leagues.

Dynamo Academica has been a launchpad for many young footballers, including Gabriel Obekpa, John Enoto Etim, and Ayorinde Ebenezer Tejumola. Obekpa's journey from Benin City to the European football scene has been marked by notable stints with IMT Belgrade, Tekstilac, and Mladost Lucani.

Joining Bodrum FK represents a significant step in Obekpa's career. The Turkish Super League club, known for its competitive spirit and passionate fan base, is expected to benefit from Obekpa's defensive prowess and midfield versatility.

"I am excited to have joined this amazing club and I am hoping to contribute significantly to our success this season. The passion of the fans and the club's ambition resonate with my personal goals, and I look forward to giving my best on the field," said Gabriel Obekpa.

Obekpa's signing adds to Bodrum FK's strategic recruitment of young talents with the potential to make an immediate impact in the league. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the Nigerian midfielder adapts to the demands of the Turkish Super League and contributes to Bodrum FK's ambitions.