Nnamdi Ofoborh

Nathan Nnamdi Ugochukwu Benjamin Asigboro Ofoborh (born 7 November 1999) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wycombe Wanderers, on loan from AFC Bournemouth. Born in England, Ofoborh represents Nigeria internationally.

Nnamdi Ofoborh
Personal information
Full name Nathan Nnamdi Ugochukwu Benjamin Asigboro Ofoborh[1]
Date of birth (1999-11-07) 7 November 1999[2]
Place of birth Southwark, England[2]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3]
Position(s) Centre-midfield
Club information
Current team
 Wycombe Wanderers
(on loan from AFC Bournemouth)
Number 28
Youth career
0000–2017 AFC Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– AFC Bournemouth 3 (0)
2019–2020 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 21 (1)
2021– → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 1 (0)
National team
2019 Nigeria U20 3 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:41, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

Career

Youth career

Ofoborh started his apprenticeship with the Cherries in July 2016, having impressed during a trial spell, and enjoyed a fruitful two-year term with the club’s under-18s, including captaining them in his second year and being named Young Player of the Season in 2017-18.[4]

Having signed his first professional deal in July 2017, Ofoborh was rewarded with a new contract in December 2018, tying him to the club until 2021.[5]

AFC Bournemouth

After re-signing with the club in December 2018, Ofoborh appeared on the bench for two Premier League games in the 2018–19 season, including the 1–0 home loss to Fulham on 20 April,[6] and a 1–0 home win against Tottenham Hotspur on 4 May.[7] Having trained regularly with Eddie Howe’s first-team squad, Ofoborh started pre-season friendlies against AFC Wimbledon, Girona and West Bromwich Albion in 2019, including an impressive 3–0 win against Lyon.[8]

2019–20 season: Loan to Wycombe Wanderers

On 2 September 2019, Ofoborh joined Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan.[9] He made his professional debut in Wycombe's league game against Lincoln City on 8 September 2019.[10] He scored his first professional goal for Wycombe in an EFL Trophy tie against Milton Keynes Dons on 12 November 2019.[11] Ofoborh then went on to score his first league goal for Wycombe Wanderers in a EFL League One play-off semi final against Fleetwood Town on 3 July 2020.[12] Ofoborh started in the League One Play-Off Final for Wycombe on 13 July, playing 62 minutes as Wycombe overcame Oxford United 2–1 to win promotion to the second tier of English football for the first time in their history.[13]

2020–21 season: Return to Bournemouth

Following Bournemouth's relegation from the Premier League to the Championship, Ofoborh returned to the squad for the 2020–21 season. He played in a pre-season friendly game against Benfica on 29 August; a 2–1 loss.[14] He made his competitive debut for Bournemouth in an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace on 15 September 2020.[15] The game went to penalties and Ofoborh scored his effort as Bournemouth won the shootout.[16] Ofoborh made his league debut for the club in a 3–1 away win against Coventry City, coming on as a sub in the 90th minute.[17]

Second loan to Wycombe Wanderers

On 1 February 2021, Ofoborh returned to Wycombe Wanderers on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season.[18]

Rangers

Ofoborh signed a four-year pre-contract agreement with Scottish Premiership club Rangers in February 2021.[19]

International career

Ofoborh was called up to the Nigeria U20s squad for the Under-20 World Cup finals in Poland in May–June 2019, making three appearances in the tournament. He made his debut as a substitute in a 4-0 win over Qatar in their opening group game before starting in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine as the Flying Eagles advanced to the knockout stage. Ofoborh also started the round of 16 defeat by Senegal in Lodz.[20]

Career statistics
As of match played 4 December 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
AFC Bournemouth 2018–19[21] Premier League 0000000000
2020–21[22] Championship 3000200050
Total 3000200050
Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 2019–20[23] League One 18010006[lower-alpha 1]2[lower-alpha 2]252
Career total 210102062302
  1. Includes 3 appearances in the EFL Trophy and 3 appearances in the English Football League play-offs.
  2. Includes 1 goal in the EFL Trophy and 1 goal in the English Football League play-offs.

Honours

Wycombe Wanderers

Individual

  • AFC Bournemouth U-21 Player of the Year: 2018[25]
  • Wycombe Wanderers Goal of the Season: 2019–20[26]

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Wycombe Wanderers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 77. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  2. "Nnamdi Ofoborh". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  3. "Nnamdi Ofoborh: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  4. "Winners crowned at player awards evening". AFC Bournemouth. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  5. "Nnamdi Ofoborh pens new contract". AFC Bournemouth. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  6. "AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Fulham". BBC Sport. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  7. "AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur". BBC Sport. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  8. "Cherries are Kings of Lyon". AFC Bournemouth. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  9. "Ofoborh completes Wycombe loan". AFC Bournemouth. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  10. "Wycombe Wanderers 3–1 Lincoln City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  11. "Report: MK Dons 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers". mkdons.com. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  12. "Report: MK Dons 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers". www.wycombewanderers.co.uk. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  13. "Oxford United 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  14. "Narrow loss in Benfica starter". AFC Bournemouth. 30 August 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  15. "Bournemouth 1-1 Crystal Palace". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  16. "Penalty shootout exit for Palace in Carabao Cup". cpfc.co.uk. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  17. "Coventry City 1-3 AFC Bournemouth". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  18. "Nnamdi's back!". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  19. Nnamdi Ofoborh signs Rangers pre-contract as Bournemouth star set for Ibrox summer transfer, Daily Record. 2 February 2021.
  20. "#38 Nnamdi Ofoborh". AFC Bournemouth. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  21. "Games played by Nnamdi Ofoborh in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  22. "Games played by Nnamdi Ofoborh in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  23. "Games played by Nnamdi Ofoborh in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  24. Williams, Adam (13 July 2020). "Oxford United 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  25. "Winners Crowned at Player Awards Evening". AFC Bournemouth. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  26. "Jacobson win's Wycombe's Supporters' Player of the Year award". Bucks Free Press. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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