Arsenal's in-form on-loan goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri invited to Flying Eagles camp

ARSENAL goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri currently on loan to Finnish side SJK Seinäjoki has been invited to the Flying Eagles camp in recognition of the recent brilliant performances with his clubside.

Ejeheri, 20, has had a brilliant 2022/23 campaign, keeping 20 clean sheets in all competitions this season. He was officially called up to train with the Flying Eagles during the winter break before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations but could not attend the training camp in Abuja due to club engagements..

Born in 2003, Ovie joined Arsenal when he was eight years old and signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2021. Having spent his entire youth in the Arsenal academy, the goalkeeper signed for National League South club side, Chelmsford City in July 2022 and in just the first half of the season, he kept 12 clean sheets in 25 games.

On the back of this good form, Ejeheri then made a move to Seinäjoki on January 28 2023 and since then, his career has been on the rise with a string of fine performances. He recorded another eight clean sheets in Finland, bringing his total to 20 in all competitions across Europe.

Ejeheri's performances have attracted the interest of both football clubs and experts, with many applauding his shot-stopping talents and calmness under pressure. His selection to train with the Flying Eagles demonstrates his talent and promise, and he will be trying to make an impression on the national team coaches.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to play for SJK Seinäjoki and to be called up to train with the Flying Eagles. I’m simply trying to work hard and improve my game so that I can continue to serve my club and have a great impact on the national team,” Ejeheri added.

Ejeheri will hope to build on his recent success and continue to perform on the pitch. His performances for Seinäjoki and his call-up to train with the Flying Eagles are just the start of what looks to be a long and successful football career.

At the recently-concluded U20 World Cup that held in Argentina, Nigeria got knocked out in the quarter finals by South Korea. As part of the ongoing building process, the Nigerian Football Federation is now putting together the next set of Flying Eagles.