French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice have extended the contract of promising young Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo after his impressive start to life at the club.
Initially brought in as a trialist in January, Orakpo has quickly made a name for himself, earning the admiration of the club's management and coaching staff and earned a three-and-half-year deal.
Contract extension for young Nigerian striker Victor Orakpo
Nice's president, Jean-Pierre Rivère, expressed his delight with Victor Orakpo's development, stating that the 18-year-old's performances justified a new six months extension to the original deal.
Orakpo started with the Nice reserve team and was soon promoted to the first team as preparations for the new Ligue 1 season began.
During the preseason, Orakpo impressed Nice's head coach Franck Haise with his work ethic and skills, leading to his inclusion in the first-team squad.
He has already made his Ligue 1 debut, featuring for six minutes against Auxerre, and was also on the bench in the recent match against Toulouse.
The extension of Orakpo's contract until 2028 signals Nice's confidence in the young forward's potential.
Born in 2006 and developed at the VOE Football Academy in Nigeria, Orakpo has attracted attention from top European clubs such as Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
His breakthrough came in an international tournament hosted by Bayern Munich in 2022, where he showcased his talent as part of the World Squad series.
As Orakpo continues to develop under the guidance of Nice's coaching staff, the club and its fans are hopeful that he will become a key player in their future successes.
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi, is also with OGC Nice, though he is injured at the moment.
