EX-NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL ANTHONY UJAH RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL
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BY OWOLABI OLUWADARA
Former Nigeria international forward, Anthony Ujah, has declared his retirement from professional football, concluding a career that extended over nearly twenty years across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Ujah, 34, verified the choice on his Instagram account on Thursday, expressing gratitude to fans, coaches, teammates, and clubs he served for their encouragement throughout his journey.
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The forward began his professional career at in Nigeria before moving to Europe, where he featured for Lillestrøm SK in Norway.
He went on to play in the German Bundesliga with Mainz 05, 1. FC Köln, Werder Bremen, Union Berlin, and Eintracht Braunschweig, earning a reputation as a hard-working and reliable striker.
Outside Europe, Ujah also had stints in Asia with Liaoning Whowin in China and in Eastern Europe with Poet Boldivd of Bulgaria.
At the global stage, Ujah represented the Super Eagles of Nigeria, acquiring appearances and aiding the squad throughout his tenure with the national team.
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