- Awaziem will join the club based in the United States
Chidozie Awaziem, a Super Eagles defender, has completed his transfer from Boavista in Portugal to Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati, where he will join compatriot Obinna Nwobodo.
The Orange and Blue had previously expressed strong interest in the Nigerian centre-back and were in advanced talks to sign him during the summer transfer window.
The former FC Porto defender was a key player for Boavista in the 2023/24 Liga Portugal season, recording one assist in 24 appearances, which piqued their interest.
According to Major League Soccer reporter Tom Bogert, the deal has been finalised, confirming that Awaziem will join the club based in the United States.
FC Cincinnati’s official reporter, Pat Brennan, further corroborated this, noting that Awaziem will replace the United States Men’s National Team defender Matt Miazga, who is currently sidelined with an injury.
Awaziem’s arrival bolsters Cincinnati’s defensive lineup and reunites him with fellow Super Eagles star Nwobodo, whose contract with the club runs until 2025.
This move would see Awaziem leave his fellow countrymen, Ibrahim Alhassan and Bruno Onyemeachi, at Estádio do Bessa, ending his time in Portugal since 2014.