Ikorodu City's Kelechi Onwe attracts interest with top class performances

Ikorodu City's Kelechi Onwe attracts interest with top class performances

By Akeem Busari

There is certainly no dearth of talents in Nigeria football. The Nigeria football factory keeps rolling out incredibly gifted young talents and the latest kid from the production line is the tall, lanky and immensely talented Kelechi Onwe.

Since he made his debut for surprise package of Nigeria elite football league side, Ikorodu City, this young lad has not looked back, raking impressive outings and what with his domineering stature, posture, wit, grit and elegance on the pitch.

Kelechi Onwe, who is predominantly a defensive defender, has continued to catch the eyes with his strength, aerial dominance, on and off the ball intelligence, even as he is equally armed with a wide range of passing ability.

It is early days yet in the 2025/2026 season of the NPFL. However, football
aficionados, stakeholders are excited about the alluring prospect of the young player, who is tipped for greatness.