5 Nigerian stars to watch as Chinese league begins

Mikel Obi

Nigerian footballers will be aiming to repay the millions lavished on them by their new clubs ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League (CSL).

As many as four Super Eagles stars moved to the Asian nation from Europe during the last transfer window which ended on February 28.

With the league scheduled to kickoff on Friday, here are five Nigerians you should keep an eye on.

  1. Mikel Obi

Team: Tianjin TEDA

Jersey no: 10

First game: Saturday, Shandong Luneng (away)

Kickoff: 2:35 pm

  1. Obafemi Martins

Team: Shanghai Greenland Shenhua

Jersey no: 17

First game: Sunday, Jiangsu Sainty (home)

Kickoff: 1:00 pm

  1. Anthony Ujah

Team: Liaoning Whowin

Jersey no: 37

First game: Friday, Guizhou Zhicheng (away)

Kickoff: 1:35 pm

  1. Brown Ideye

Team: Tianjin TEDA

Jersey no: 39

First game: Saturday, Shandong Luneng (away)

Kickoff: 2:35 pm

  1. Odion Ighalo

Team: Changchun Yatai

Jersey no: 9

First game: Saturday, Shanghai East (away)

Kickoff: 1:35 pm