Nigerian striker Okoh joins Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv for 2026/27 season
Nigerian striker Chidera Michael Okoh has joined Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv from Greek side Asteras Aktor, the club announced on June 30, 2026. The 23-year-old spent two seasons with Asteras Aktor, beginning with the reserve team before breaking into the first team. Okoh becomes Botev Plovdiv's seventh signing for the summer transfer window and will wear the iconic number 9 shirt for the 2026/27 season. He joins fellow Nigerians Samuel Kalu, Chimezie Williams, Ifenna Dorgu and Bryan Hein who are already at the club. The announcement also notes a trend of Nigerian players moving to Bulgarian clubs, with other recent transfers including Adelani from Ikorodu City, Kalu from Sporting Lagos, Ujah on a free transfer, and Shehu Abdullahi joining Levski Sofia. This movement highlights growing scouting links between Nigeria and Bulgarian football, offering a potential pathway for young Nigerian talents seeking European exposure. For Nigerian footballers aspiring to play abroad, does this trend suggest that targeting clubs in Bulgaria could be a viable route, and what steps should they take to attract similar opportunities?