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The Super Falcons star is expected to stay at the Swedish club for two more years after she had signed a new deal in November<\/div>\n
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Ngozi Okobi has signed a new two-year contract extension with Eskilstuna United, keeping her at the Swedish Damallsvenskan outfit until the winter of 2021.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Nigeria<\/a>\u00a0international joined the Swedish top-flight side from Asarum in 2018 on a one-year deal from rivals Vittsjo with an option of an extension, which expired this November.<\/p>\n

To secure her new contract extension, the midfielder scored a goal and made several assists in 22 outings to inspire Magnus Karlsson’s side to a fourth-place finish in the 2019 season.<\/p>\n

Okobi’s decision to stay put at Eskilstuna until November 2021 means she will continue to enjoy the company of her compatriot Halimatu Ayinde, who penned a three-year extension last month.<\/p>\n

Having ended two places adrift of a Champions League spot, Karlsson extolled the impact of the Nigerian and is pleased to keep her for two more seasons.<\/p>\n

“We have now secured Sonia for the coming years. Individually and offensively, they may be United’s top-tier players and internationally top-notch,” Karlsson told the club website.<\/p>\n

“During the 2019 season, Soina also showed that she mastered the defensive game and contributes collectively.<\/p>\n

“There is still potential for development. I am grateful and happy to continue to work with a great personality\u201d.<\/p>\n

On her own part, the 24-year-old, who made her third appearance at the Women’s World Cup with Nigeria in France this summer, is delighted to agree to a new contract extension at Tunavallen.<\/p>\n

“For me, there was no alternative but to extend the contract with Eskilstuna United,” said Okobi.<\/p>\n

“I enjoy the city very well, it is the right size for me, much quieter than in the big cities and the chaos that I am used to in Nigeria. I also enjoy the club, which gives me the condition to constantly develop.<\/p>\n

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