Igoh Ogbu


Igoh Ogbu is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Slavia Prague and the Nigeria national team.

Club career

Ogbu started his career with Gombe United in Nigeria, before joining Norwegian club Rosenborg in February 2018, where he signed a four-year contract. Following loan spells with Levanger and Sogndal, Ogbu joined the latter permanently in June 2020. On 29 January 2021, he joined Lillestrøm on a five-year contract. He made his Eliteserien debut on 16 May 2021 against Strømsgodset. On 6 January 2023, he joined Slavia Prague on a three-year contract. On 24 May 2025, Ogbu extended his contract with Slavia until 31 December 2027.

International career

Ogbu featured for the Nigeria national under-20 team at the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations and the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, making a total of seven appearances. He was called up to the senior Nigeria national team for the friendly 2025 Unity Cup tournament in May 2025.
On 11 December 2025, Ogbu was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Honours

Slavia Prague
Nigeria
Individual