Super Eagles Midfielder, Nosa Igiebor Signs For MLS Club

Nigerian international and free agent, Nosa Igiebor has signed for MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps from Turkish outfit Caykur Rizespor.

The 26-year-old midfielder, who has 15 caps for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, joins the Whitecaps until the end of the ongoing MLS season pending permit and visa.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson said: “Nosa is a box-to-box midfielder who brings a lot of experience having played in some of the top leagues in the world,”

“When you have an opportunity to bring in a player with this pedigree, you take it. Nosa adds competition for places in our midfield, which will only help strengthen our group.” he added.

Igiebor has made over 300 professional appearances across Europe, including two seasons in the La Liga with Real Betis, having also played for Lillestrom, Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv.