NPFL Transfers: Sporting Lagos Confirms Departure Of Six Players

NPFL Transfers: Sporting Lagos Confirms Departure Of Six Players

Precious Oham

Sporting Lagos has confirmed that six senior players in the team have mutually agreed to bid farewell to the Club during the January transfer window, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The club in a statement expressed its gratitude to the players for all their contributions to their journey. 

The six players include:

Odafi Emmanuel, Saturday Okon, Abiodun Balogun, Godwin Udoh, Onyeka Ojieh and Osan Mamah.

The statement reads: "Odafi Emmanuel, known by fans as Isco, played a key role in the heart of the midfield for us last season, and his late goal against FC One Rocket during the playoffs proved crucial in securing us a place in the top division. 

"With four goals, Saturday Okon was one of our highest goalscorers in the 2023 NNL season. His dying-minute goal against Stormers SC is one of the Club’s most popular goals, as it sealed our status as top-flight entrants.  

"Abiodun Balogun has been a loyal servant for the club, wearing the badge from our first-ever season, and captaining the side on numerous occasions. 

"Although Godwin, Onyeka and Osan only stayed at Sporting Lagos for half a season, their presence in the dressing room and among the rest of the squad players was always a breath of fresh air.

"The club wishes all the players success in the rest of their journeys as footballers. They’re always a part of the Sporting Lagos family."