Russian Club Set To Sign Obaje

The management of Wikki Tourist has confirmed that a Russian club is interested in signing NPFL 2015/16 highest goal scorer, Godwin Obaje.
Obaje, who was with the Super Eagles in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in October, has been said pull serious interest from a Russian top club.
The centre forward, Obaje was also part of the NPFL All Star that tour Spain in August where the best legs from the NPFL played some friendly games with Spanish clubs.
Wikki Tourist chairman, Isah Matori confirmed this in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday as he maintained that talks are in advance stage.
“Talks are in advance stage with a Russian club at the moment but we shall not reveal the name of the club until both parties have consent to a final deal,” Matori told newsmen.
Meanwhile Matori has debunked claims of discussion with Spanish club, Valencia for the signature of Godwin Obaje.
“No, there isn’t any interest from Spain. No, that’s not true. We are only in talks with a Russian club,” he affirmed.
Obaje emerged highest goal scorer with 18 goals in the just concluded 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as Wikki Tourist booked a continental ticket to represent Nigeria in the Caf Confederation Cup ticket.