Sports News of Saturday, 14 June 2025

Source: www.dailypost.ng

Club World Cup 2025: Five 'forgotten' Nigerian stars set to feature at tournament

At least five Nigerian players will be at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

This edition will see the number of teams increased to 32.

And due to this, there will be at least three African clubs competing with the best teams around the world.

One of those teams, Esperance, have Onuche Ogbelu in their squad.

Ogbelu is a 22-year-old striker and will be looking to get the Tunisian club the goals.

Saudi Pro League side, Al Ain, has three Nigerians on their books.

They are Rilwanu Haliru Sarki (left winger), Joshua Udoh (forward) and Hassan Sani Mohammed (goalkeeper).

A Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi, will be at the Club World Cup at FC Porto.

The Club World Cup will start June 14 and end July 15.