Abel Ogwuche

Abel Ogwuche (born 6 July 2003) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Swedish side Trelleborg as a centre-back.^[2]

Abel Ogwuche

Personal information
Full name	Abel Ogwuche^[1]
Date of birth	(2003-07-06) 6 July 2003 (age 20)^[1]
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)^[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Trelleborgs FF
Number	5
Youth career
–2022	Tripple 44 Academy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	Trelleborg	11	(0)
International career
2023–	Nigeria U-20	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 19 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

Ogwuche came through the Tripple 44 Academy in Ibadan. In February 2022 he began a trial period with the Swedish side Trelleborgs FF.^[3] The following month he signed for the club on a short term deal, with the option to extend.^[4][5] He made his Superettan debut for Trelleborgs on 21 August 2022 against Dalkurd FF.^[6]

In November 2022 it was announced that Ohwuche would be signing a professional contract, and that the agreement would keep him with the Swedish club into 2026.^[7] The club has the option to extend the contract by an extra year and Trelleborgs sports director Salif Camara Jönsson said “we get a tall center back with substantial upside in both aerial and duel play. We see a very big potential in him [and] he still has things to develop”.^[8]

International career

Ogwuche was named in the Nigerian squad for the AFCON under-20 tournament in January 2023.^[9] He was awarded man of the match in the quarter-final win over Uganda that ensured Nigeria’s qualification for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.^[10][11] He was subsequently named in the Nigerian squad for the 2023 U20 World Cup.^[12]

References

1. "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Nigeria (NGA)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 18. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
2. Abel Ogwuche at Soccerway. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
3. "TFF can start collaboration with academia in Nigeria". Trelleborgsallehanda. February 7, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
4. Taiwo, Taiye (March 2, 2022). "Abel Ogwuche: Swedish club Trelleborgs sign Nigeria youngster". Goal.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
5. Bilding, Arthur (March 2, 2022). "TFF loan trial player Abel Ogwuche". SKD.se. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
6. "TRELLEBORGS VS. DALKURD 4-2". Soccerway. August 21, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
7. Williams, Tunde (November 23, 2022). "Trelleborgs complete signing of Nigerian youngster Abel Ogwuche". Brilla.net. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
8. "Official: Trelleborgs FF buys Abel Ogwuche". Fotbolltransfers.com. November 17, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
9. Ogundiya, Charles (January 4, 2023). "Bosso invites Abel Ogwuche for U-20 AFCON". newtelegraphng. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
10. "U20 AFCON Q/Final: Abel Ogwuche in for banned Flying Eagles skipper Bameyi". Score Nigeria. February 28, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
11. Victor, Kwaghshir (March 3, 202). "Abel Ogwuche named Man of the Match in Flying Eagles' victory over Uganda at the 2022 AFCON". benuevibes. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
12. "FLYING EAGLES SQUAD: Victor Eletu wears jersey No 10, Daga youngest player". Scorenigeria.com. May 13, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.