HYDERABAD
Adding experience to their attack ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season, Hyderabad FC have completed the signing of Nigerian World Cupper Bartholomew Ogbeche, the club announced on Thursday.
The 36-year-old striker, who won the ISL double of the League Winner’s Shield and the ISL Trophy with Mumbai City last season, has signed a one-year deal till the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
“I am thrilled to have signed for Hyderabad FC. One could easily see from the outside that he (coach) has a clear idea about his style of play and what he wants from his players which is an admirable attribute that I find in him. I’m very excited to be playing under him,” said Ogbeche after completing formalities.
With 35 goals to his name in the ISL, Ogbeche currently stands as the third all-time top-goal scorer in the Indian top-flight to date, registering 0.61 goals per 90 minutes in his ISL career. Speaking about his targets at HFC, Ogbeche added, “Helping Hyderabad achieve success by making it to the playoffs is going to be a huge challenge, but one that I believe can be achieved with the help of everyone at the club.”
