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Former Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi has officially joined Kitchee SC, the Hong Kong-based club announced in a statement on Wednesday, July 12.
The 30-year-old, who last played for Italian side Casertana, is among five new signings by the Chinese outfit.
In a statement by the club, the coach of the side, Alex Chu, was said to be impressed with Onazi's box-to-box potential.
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FootballHe last featured for Italian Serie D side Casertana, having also had stints in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Lituania.
He was part of the Super Eaglesside that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa and was also included in the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Daily Postadded.
Onazi joined Remo Stars in trainingRecall that Ogenyi Onazi was spotted training with Nigeria Professional Football League side Remo Starsin the middle of last season.
Players and officials of the NPFLoutfit were delighted to have the footballer in their midst while they prepared for a league game.
It was a moment to reunite with ex-home-based Super Eagles star Dayo Ojo, who was also at the heated session.
Onazi says playing against Messi was toughSports Briefearlier reported that Onazi once statedemphatically that it was very difficult for him and other teammates to stop Lionel Messi at the 2014 World Cup in
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