Trabzonspur snaps Rangers player

Rangers International forward Chikeluba Ofoedu on Wednesday signed a short term contract (with option for renewal on expiration) with Turkish club 1461 Trabzon.

The contract signed by the 20 - year - old talent is subject to the player receiving his International Transfer Certificate from the Nigeria Federation. Also, Coal City outfit Enugu Rangers must rubber-stamp the player's move to the 14 - year - old club based in the Black Sea region.

It would be recalled that Ofoedu tested with Norwegian powerhouse Rosenborg BK in June but was not offered a contract. Previously, the Under 20 National Team invitee had been linked clubs in with teams in  North Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

Ofoedu bagged 12 goals for Enugu Rangers in the 2012 season.