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Forgotten Super Eagles star with two World Cup caps set to join Troost-Ekong in Saudi Arabia

by Kelvin Omachonu
September 4, 2025
in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, Super Eagles, This Week, Top, Transfers, World Cup
Forgotten Super Eagles star with two World Cup caps set to join Troost-Ekong in Saudi Arabia

Simy Nwankwo and his Super Eagles teammates celebrating a goal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup (Photo by Imago)

The Super Eagles striker appeared in two games at the 2018 FIFA World Cup…

Super Eagles striker Simy Nwankwo is close to completing a move to Saudi Arabian Division 1 club Al Orubah, Soccernet.ng reports.

Nwankwo just became a free agent this summer, following the expiration of his contract at Salernitana.

He joined the club in 2022 and went on multiple loan transfers to Parma and Benevento, but he remained their since 2023 until his contract ended.

Simy Nwankwo for US Salernitana 1919
Simy Nwankwo for US Salernitana 1919 (Photo by Imago)

Following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season, Nwakwo has attracted a lot of interest from clubs abroad.

In a recent report by Soccernet.ng, Nwankwo was linked to Turkish Lig 1. club Sakaryaspor. He was also linked to Romanian giants CFR Cluj.

However, new reports from Italian transfer expert Matteo Moretto suggest that the 33-year-old striker is close to joining Saudi Arabian Division 1 club Al Orubah, with the deal only subject to medicals.

Former Salernitana Super Eagles forward Simy Nwankwo challenges for the ball with Sassuolo forward Agustin Alvarez during the Serie A football match between Unione Sportiva Salernitana vs Sassuolo at the Arechi Stadium
Former Salernitana Super Eagles forward Simy Nwankwo challenges for the ball with Sassuolo forward Agustin Alvarez during the Serie A football match between Unione Sportiva Salernitana vs Sassuolo at the Arechi Stadium (Photo by Imago)

If the deal is eventually completed, Nwakwo will join fellow Super Eagles star William Troost-Ekong.

When Was The Last Time Simy Nwankwo Played For The Super Eagles?

The last time Simy Nwankwo played for the Super Eagles of Nigeria was at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, in a game against Argentina.

 Simy Nwankwo disappointed during the Serie B BKT between US Salernitana 1919 vs Brescia Calcio at Arechi Stadium Salerno Italy
Simy Nwankwo disappointed during the Serie B BKT between US Salernitana 1919 vs Brescia Calcio at Arechi Stadium Salerno Italy
Copyright: ImagoxIPAxSport/ABACAx

Nwakwo came on as a late substitute when Nigeria was desperate for a goal. But he could not help the team, as it ended 2-1.

He has four caps in total for the Super Eagles, and it is highly unlikely that it will increase before he retires.

Tags: Simy NwankwoSuper EaglesTransfers
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Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu is a professional football columnist and sports writer with over half a decade of experience covering major events and delivering captivating, analytically-driven stories. A graduate of the University of Ibadan, he is fueled by a profound dedication to sports journalism and the beautiful game. His insights have previously been featured in respected outlets, including IndyPress UI, UCJ UI Newshive NG, Sportpremi, and a few others. Away from work, Kelvin is an avid fan of basketball, enjoys a great movie, and is always discovering new music.

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