RC Lens Signs Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran in Four-Year Deal
French Ligue 1 club RC Lens has announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran, who joins the club from Hungarian outfit Debrecen VSC. The 20-year-old midfielder has put pen to paper on a four-year contract, which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027/28 season.
Ojediran spent the past two seasons at Debrecen, where he made a significant impact, earning the reputation as one of the key players at the club. General Manager Pierre Dreossi praised the midfielder’s potential, saying, "Hamzat is a true force of nature. A revelation in the Hungarian championship in 2023/24, he is an aggressive ball-winner in the good sense of the word. His determination and commitment on the pitch correspond exactly to what is expected of an RC Lens player."
The recruitment of Ojediran is part of the club’s strategy to focus on emerging players with interesting potential. A product of the Emmanuel Amuneke Academy, Ojediran has already gained international experience, being a member of the Golden Eaglets squad that participated in the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. He played in all four of Nigeria’s games at the tournament.
With his signing, Ojediran becomes the latest addition to RC Lens’ squad, bringing a fresh perspective and energy to the team. Fans of the club and supporters of Nigerian football will be eager to see how the midfielder adapts to life in France and contributes to the team’s future successes.
