…as Watford chase Troost-Ekong
ANDREW EKEJIUBA
Abdullahi Shehu has joined Cypriot First Division club, AC Omonia, on a two-year deal.
The Nigeria international is returning to Cyprus for a second spell in the division, having worn the colours of Anorthosis Famagusta for two seasons, from 2016-2018.
Shehu has joined AC Omonia as a free agent following the end of his contract with Bursaspor, who missed out on promotion to the Turkish Super Lig at the end of last season.
The 27-year-old racked up 48 appearances for Anorthosis Famagusta in the Protathlima Cyta across two seasons, scoring three goals and was in action for 3,956 minutes.
Shehu’s other clubs include Kano Pillars, Qadsia and União da Madeira.
He could feature in this season’s UEFA Champions League if Omonia beat Olympiakos in the playoff round this month.
Meanwhile, another Nigerian international, William Troost-Ekong, is being linked with an imminent move to Championship club, Watford.
1stnewsonline.com gathered that Watford owner, Gino Pozzo, has been in touch with Troost-Ekong and a five-year deal is on the table waiting for the central defender’s signature.
The Hornets are in the market for defensive reinforcements following the injury sustained by fullback, Marc Navaro, against Oxford United in the League Cup five days ago.
Troost-Ekong played for the academy teams of Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur before joining Groningen in 2013.
Since 2018, the Super Eagles assistant captain has been on the books of Udinese and is credited with 66 appearances in all competitions.
If his move to Watford goes through as expected, the centre back will link up with international teammate, Isaac Success and Nigeria U23 international, Tom Dele-Bashiru.