The champions of Cyprus Pafos FC have their sight on signing 28 year old Nigeria international defender Chidozie Awaziem from MLS side Colorado Rapids, OwnGoalNigeria.com understands.
Pafos FC are gearing up for the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and part of the area of their team that requires strengthening is the defence, where Awaziem is seen as a prime target.
This season he has played in 19 league games in the MLS, and sources say he is interested in the move with an eye on having one more crack at top football in Europe but a deal at the moment is far from agreed.
Awaziem has fallen out of international recognition with the senior national team of Nigeria since playing a bit part role at the 2023 AFCON. His subsequent move to the MLS from Portuguese side Boavista hasn’t helped his case to stage a comeback to the team.
He has been in the Nigerian team since 2017 with former coach Gernot Rohr rewarding his rise through the ranks of FC Porto with a national team chance. Sadly he hasn’t been able to build on that rise.
Daniel Martins
