Nigeria league Player of the Week (17): Godwin Obaje

by Staff Reporter

Monday May 16, 2016. 13:20

Wikki Tourists forward Godwin Obaje is the AfricanFootball.com's Nigeria league Player of Week 17 after he scored a treble in Wikki's 4-0 thrashing of Shooting Stars in Bauchi.

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Obaje was picked ahead of Sikiru Alimi, whose brace won the game for Warri Wolves 2-0 against Sunshine Stars; Akwa United striker Ubong Ekpai, though didn't score in Akwa United's 1-0 win over Nasarawa United but was a super performer, and MFM's Stephen Odey, who has now scored seven goals in his debut season in the top flight.

PROFILE

Date of birth: January, 1st 1997

Position: Striker

Previous clubs: Mighty Jets, Trencin (Slovakia)