Leon Balogun Joins Wigan On Loan - Latest Sports in Nigeria

Balogun joins Wigan

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has moved to the English Championship side Wigan Athletic on loan from premier league side Brighton Hove Albion.

The lanky defender joined the Seagulls from the German Bundesliga side Mainz 05 in 2018 but has been having difficulty in playing regularly for the team due to injury and poor form, BSN Reports.

Wigan announced his capture on the deadline day and is available for their next championship match.

"Balogun, 31, completed the move late on Deadline Day and is unavailable for Latics’ clash at Leeds United on Saturday.

“The Nigeria international signed for Brighton in 2018, having spent his career in Germany, featuring in the Bundesliga for Hannover 96, Werder Bremen, Fortuna Dusseldorf and Mainz 05.

“With over 200 career league appearances and 32 international caps to his name, Balogun brings useful experience to Paul Cook’s defence for the final 17 games of the season," the club statement reads.

Balogun made just 2 appearances for Brighton this season.