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Remo Stars’ Ismail joins Austrian team
Nigerian right-back Sodiq Ismail, widely celebrated as the “assist king” of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has reportedly struck a lucrative multi-million naira agreement with Austrian Bundesliga outfit SCR Altach, marking a new chapter in his professional journey.
Ismail, 21, earned his reputation during a standout season with Remo Stars, where he provided a staggering 13 assists in 31 games, topping the NPFL’s goal-provider chart by a significant margin.
His precision crossing and penetrating runs captured national attention and fueled his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles in May 2024, making him one of the very few NPFL players invited to represent the senior national team under coach Finidi George.
Earlier reports had linked Ismail with a move to Albanian side FK Partizani, where he was close to completing a three-year deal as of January 2025.