Ochobi Elias
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ochobi Elias | ||
| Date of birth | 25 December 2007 | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rivers United | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Rivers United | 33 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2026– | Nigeria | 0 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 29 May 2026 | |||
Ochobi Elias (born 25 December 2007) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Rivers United.[1] He received his first call-up to the Nigeria national team in 2026 for the Unity Cup tournament.
Club career
Elias started his career at the Rivers United Youth team where he won the 2024 NPFL Youth League trophy. He was promoted to the senior team in 2024.[2][3]
International career
In May 2026, Elias received his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national team after being named in head coach Éric Chelle's squad for the 2026 Unity Cup.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Ochobi Elias at WorldFootball.net
- ↑ Liadi, Tunde (21 May 2026). "Rivers United celebrate Ochobi Elias on Super Eagles' invitation". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ochobi Elias: From NPFL Youth League champion to Super Eagles call – Nigeria Premier Football League". Nigeria Premier Football League – Nigeria Premier League Football News. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ Abe, Olamide (20 May 2026). "Chelle names 12 debutants in Eagles Unity Cup squad". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Official: Eric Chelle announce Nigeria squad for clash against Zimbabwe in Unity Cup". Soccer24. 20 May 2026.