Former Flying Eagles midfielder Onuche Ogbelu has been named in Espérance de Tunis’ squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The 21 year old midfielder, who joined Espérance in September 2023, played a part in their Tunisian Ligue 1 triumph during his debut season.
Ogbelu made 19 appearances across all competitions including CAF Champions League ties and 12 league matches before playing a key role in the championship playoff that sealed the title.
Youth development is at the heart of Espérance’s philosophy, and Ogbelu’s elevation to their Club World Cup roster is a clear endorsement of his steady progress since emerging from Fosla Academy in Abuja and featuring for both Nasarawa United and Nigeria’s U20 side.
Editorial
We share the pride in Onuche Ogbelu’s achievement making a Club World Cup squad is rare for any teenage Nigerian player. His inclusion reflects talent aligned with structure: academy grounding, domestic challenge, continental experience.
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He has passed through natural filters from Fosla Academy to the Flying Eagles, to Nasarawa United, then Espérance’s senior ranks. Now, this Club World Cup call-up shines a light on pathways that work technical development, stable mentorship, and seizing opportunity.
But this moment must be more than celebratory it must be catalytic. For Ogbelu, being on the roster is the start, not the peak. Targeted minutes, positional trust, and confidence in big matches will define whether he buds or blooms.
For Nigerian football, his journey should inspire confidence in talent systems. It shows that even outside Europe, belief and pathways can propel a player to global showcase events.
Ogbelu represents potential in motion. Let us support him not just cheer but champion strategic steps that ensure this Cup appearance becomes a stepping-stone, not a highlight.
Did You Know?
- Ogbelu made 19 appearances for Espérance during his debut 2023–24 season, including nine appearances in the CAF Champions League.
- He helped Espérance finish top of Group B in regular-season play, accumulating 32 points from 12 rounds.
- In the championship playoffs, Espérance ended eight points clear of nearest challengers, securing their 33rd league title.
- The midfielder played for Nigeria’s U20 team at WAFU B in 2022, helping them win the regional tournament before advancing to U20 AFCON.
- He joined Espérance on a three-year contract in September 2023 after progressing from Nasarawa United and Abuja’s Fosla Academy.
