Former Dynamo Academica star joins Turkish club Bodrum FK

Gabriel Obekpa, a 20-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder, has signed with Bodrum FK in the Turkish Super League. Obekpa’s promising career began in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, with Dynamo Academica, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing football academies.

Dynamo Academica is renowned for producing talents now thriving in European leagues, such as John Enoto Etim and Ayorinde Ebenezer Tejumola.

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Obekpa’s journey from Benin City to the European football scene has been marked by notable stints with IMT Belgrade, Tekstilac, and Mladost Lucani. Joining Bodrum FK represents a significant step in Obekpa’s career.

The Turkish Super League club, known for its competitive spirit and passionate fan base, is expected to benefit from Obekpa’s defensive prowess and midfield versatility.

“I am excited to have joined this amazing club and I am hoping to contribute significantly to our success this season. The passion of the fans and the club’s ambition resonate with my personal goals, and I look forward to giving my best on the field,” said Obekpa.

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Obekpa’s signing adds to Bodrum FK’s strategic recruitment of young talents with the potential to make an immediate impact in the league. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the Nigerian midfielder adapts to the demands of the Turkish Super League and contributes to Bodrum FK’s ambitions.

Bodrum FK will take on Gaziantep FK on August 12 in the Turkish Super Lig, and Obekpa will be hoping to be included in the squad for the encounter at the Bodrum Ilce Stadium.

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