Eze from Enyimba, NPFL Defender, to Black Bull Maputo

Nigerian defender Pascal Eze is close to completing a transfer to Black Bull Maputo FC, one of Mozambique’s leading clubs. The 26-year-old is in advanced negotiations with the Maputo-based side, who are the reigning Mozambican champions after securing the 2023 Moçambola title.

Eze is currently under contract with Enyimba FC of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). He has spent five seasons with the Aba-based club, making ten league appearances in the current campaign. His tenure at Enyimba includes the 2022-23 NPFL championship, a title that ended the club’s 11-year league drought and reinforced its status as one of Nigeria’s most successful teams.

Enyimba, nicknamed the “People’s Elephant,” is a two-time winner of the CAF Champions League and maintains a strong reputation for developing talent that often attracts interest from across Africa. Eze’s potential move highlights the NPFL’s ongoing role as a source of experienced players for other African leagues, particularly those competing in continental competitions.

Black Bull Maputo FC has dominated Mozambican football in recent years, winning three consecutive league titles from 2021 to 2023. The club regularly participates in the CAF Champions League, where defensive solidity is critical. Eze’s NPFL championship experience and familiarity with high-intensity matches would provide valuable depth to their backline.

If finalized, the transfer would see Eze join the growing number of NPFL players who move to other African leagues, often to clubs with active CAF campaigns. For Black Bull, it represents a strategic addition as they prepare for another continental run, seeking physically robust defenders capable of handling regional challenges.

Reports indicate that personal terms are largely agreed, with discussions now focused on the transfer fee. A medical and final formalities are expected to follow, with an official announcement anticipated from either club in the coming weeks.

This deal underscores the increasing mobility of talent within African club football, where leagues beyond North Africa and Southern Africa are becoming more active destinations. For Eze, it offers a new professional challenge; for Black Bull, it strengthens their squad ahead of domestic and CAF obligations. The move also reflects the NPFL’s value as a league that produces players capable of contributing to competitive teams across the continent.