Nigerian Super Eagles defender Ismahil Sodiq is on the verge of signing his first professional contract abroad, following growing interest from multiple clubs eager to lure the Remo Stars full-back, Footy-Africa reports.
Several European clubs have entered the race for the solid right-back after his impressive performances for the Nigerian national team in the recently concluded Unity Cup.
In the tournament, the rampaging Sodiq was a standout performer, playing the full 90 minutes in Nigeria’s victories over Ghana and Jamaica, and registering an assist from his right-wing back position.
Footy-Africa has exclusively learned of a surge in interest from clubs looking to sign the defender from Remo Stars during the current summer transfer window.
A source close to the player confirmed that several clubs across Africa and Europe are now keen to secure the services of the 21-year-old.
During the January transfer window, Sodiq was close to a move to Albanian club FK Partizani, but the deal collapsed due to the two clubs’ inability to reach a working agreement.
In the 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League season, Sodiq was a standout performer for the Sky Blue Stars, providing multiple assists that helped inspire Remo Stars to their first domestic silverware since gaining promotion to the top flight.
