26-year-old Super Eagles-eligible star makes history at Motherwell

Latest Nigerian in Scotland, Moses Ebiye. (Photo Credit: Motherwell/X)

FOOTBALL 26-year-old Super Eagles-eligible star makes history at Motherwell

26-year-old Super Eagles-eligible star makes history at Motherwell

Izuchukwu Akawor • 07:50 - 07.03.2024

Scottish club Motherwell has added Nigerian forward Moses Ebiye to their squad on a short-term contract.

Motherwell Football Club has welcomed Nigerian forward Ebiye Moses into their ranks, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Moses has become only the second Nigerian-born player to don the claret and amber shirt in Scotland.

Super Eagles-eligible star at Motherwell

Moses, 26, arrives at Fir Park as a free agent, having recently concluded his spell with Norwegian outfit Aalesund. 

The striker has put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at Motherwell until the summer of 2025, providing an exciting addition to the squad.

Ebiye Moses will wear number 24 at Motherwell.
Ebiye Moses will wear number 24 at Motherwell. (Photo Credit: Motherwell/X)

Hailing from Nigeria, Moses started his footballing journey with Akwa United before making the leap to European football with Lillestrøm in Norway, per the club website. 

Moses’ journey through the Norwegian leagues saw him struggle to impress after he notched three goals during his time at Lillestrøm before moving on to clubs such as HamKam and Tromso.

Ebiye Moses is the latest Nigerian in the Scottish league.
Ebiye Moses is the latest Nigerian in the Scottish league.

However, at Hamkam, Moses found his feet as he contributed four goals and five assists in 20 appearances for the club, showing his goal scoring and playmaking abilities. 

His move to Tromso saw him enjoy his best season yet, amassing an impressive tally of 12 goals and nine assists in 43 games for the club.

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Now, the potential Super Eagles striker has opened a new chapter in his journey following the move to Scottish football with Motherwell. 

With a track record of success in the Norwegian top flight, Moses arrives in Scotland poised to make an immediate impact, bolstering Motherwell's attacking options with his goal-scoring and creative flair.

However, before Moses can make his mark on the Scottish Premiership, he awaits international clearance. 

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